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Hale

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Age ConnotationPlay
Often used to compliment elderly individuals, suggesting vigor despite age. SlideAt 80 years old, my grandfather is still hale enough to go hiking.
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Describes someone as not just healthy, but also cheerful and lively. SlideHer hale demeanor at the family reunion was infectious.
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Common in literature, it may not be widely used in casual conversation. SlideThe novel described the protagonist as a hale sailor, weathered but energetic.