B2nounhealthemotions
US/ˈhiː.lɪŋ/
UK/ˈhiː.lɪŋ/
the process of becoming healthy again after an illness, injury or emotional pain
In context
Rest is important for the healing of a broken bone.
For her, writing about the loss was part of the healing process.
The old man believes in the healing power of herbal tea.
Words that go with healing
adjective + noun
- healing processThe healing process can take several months.
- healing powerMany people trust the healing power of nature.
- emotional healingTherapy offers emotional healing after trauma.
noun + noun
- wound healingVitamin C helps with wound healing.
verb + noun
- speed up healingGood food can speed up healing.
- promote healingClean dressings promote healing.
noun + preposition
- time for healingThe family needs time for healing.