healing
gb/hˈilɪŋ/ us/hˈilɪŋ/
B1
Anglais
Sens
0 sens
Nom
B1
process
1
becoming healthy after injury
the process of getting better after you are hurt or sick
Schéma d’usage :
the healing of [a wound/injury/bone]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes use *healings* as a plural for the general process; usually *healing* is uncountable unless referring to separate events or practices.
Synonymes
recovery (Broader and very common; can include regaining strength after illness.)
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mending (Often used for bones or for a return to normal condition.)
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repair (More technical; focuses on restoring damaged tissue or function.)
Antonymes
deterioration (A change toward a worse condition rather than improvement.)
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worsening (The condition becomes more severe instead of improving.)
Collocations
wound healing
|bone healing
|tissue healing
|the healing process
|healing time
|slow healing
|complete healing
|promote healing
|speed up healing
|aid healing
Thèmes
health
|medicine
|body
Exemples
- The cut showed signs of healing after a few days.
- Good nutrition can support healing after surgery.
- The doctor checked the healing of the fracture at the follow-up visit.
Exemples pédagogiques
- My ankle needs time for healing.
- The wound is healing well.
Nom
B2
process
2
emotional recovery after pain
the process of feeling better emotionally after something painful
Schéma d’usage :
healing from [grief/trauma/a breakup]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may overuse *heal* for every kind of emotional problem; in some contexts *move on* or *recover* can sound more natural.
Synonymes
recovery (Neutral and common; often used for mental health and addiction too.)
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closure (Focuses on reaching a sense of acceptance or an ending, not the whole process.)
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restoration (Slightly more formal; emphasizes returning to a healthier state.)
Antonymes
trauma (The injury or emotional damage that healing aims to address.)
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distress (Ongoing emotional pain rather than recovery.)
Collocations
emotional healing
|inner healing
|healing from trauma
|healing from grief
|time for healing
|a period of healing
|support healing
|begin healing
|deep healing
|healing takes time
Thèmes
emotions
|mental_health
|relationships
Exemples
- After the breakup, she needed time for healing.
- Talking with a therapist helped his healing after the accident.
- The apology was a small step toward healing their relationship.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I need healing after a hard year.
- Time can help with healing.
adjective
B2
property
3
making someone feel better
helping you become healthy or feel better
Schéma d’usage :
a healing [effect/touch/place/experience]
Erreur fréquente :
Do not confuse *healing* (helping recovery) with *healthy* (in good health).
Synonymes
restorative (Emphasizes giving back strength or energy.)
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therapeutic (Often used for activities or treatment that help health or mood.)
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soothing (Focuses more on calming discomfort than on full recovery.)
Antonymes
harmful (Causing damage rather than improvement.)
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damaging (Likely to worsen a condition or cause injury.)
Collocations
healing effect
|healing touch
|healing power
|healing properties
|a healing environment
|healing energy
|a healing experience
|a healing sleep
|healing music
|healing words
Thèmes
health
|wellbeing
|emotions
Exemples
- A long walk in nature can be a healing experience.
- She found his words surprisingly healing.
- Warm compresses have a healing effect on sore muscles.
Exemples pédagogiques
- Music is healing for me.
- A warm bath can be healing.
Nom
B2
action
4
practice of curing by non-medical means
methods that try to cure people without regular medicine
Schéma d’usage :
healing through [prayer/energy work/rituals]
Erreur fréquente :
In this meaning, *healing* often refers to a type of practice (e.g., energy healing), not the body’s natural recovery process.
Synonymes
treatment (More general; does not specify spiritual or alternative methods.)
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therapy (Often implies a structured method; can be medical or non-medical.)
Antonymes
medical treatment (Care based on conventional clinical medicine rather than spiritual or alternative practice.)
Collocations
spiritual healing
|energy healing
|faith healing
|healing session
|healing ritual
|traditional healing
|holistic healing
|healing practice
|healing circle
|healing ceremony
Thèmes
health
|religion
|alternative_medicine
Exemples
- He offers healing sessions that focus on relaxation and breathwork.
- Some people turn to spiritual healing when they feel conventional medicine hasn’t helped.
- The community gathered for a healing ceremony after the tragedy.
Exemples pédagogiques
- She believes in spiritual healing.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
healing
API
GB/hˈilɪŋ/
US/hˈilɪŋ/
Syllabes et accentuation
heal - ing (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (heal)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: healing
- Plural: healing, healings
Famille de mots
Expressions
healing arts
1/hˈilɪŋ ˈɑɹts/
fixed phrase
therapies that support health
different therapies that help people feel better
Exemples
- She studies the healing arts, including massage and herbal medicine.
- The retreat offers classes in yoga, meditation, and other healing arts.
- Some hospitals now include certain healing arts alongside standard care.
healing balm
1/hˈilɪŋ bˈɑm/
fixed phrase
literary
something that brings comfort
something that comforts you when you feel sad or hurt
Exemples
- Her friend’s visit was a healing balm after a difficult week.
- Laughter can be a healing balm in hard times.
- The ointment is marketed as a healing balm for dry, cracked skin.
healing crystals
1/hˈilɪŋ kɹˈɪstəlz/
fixed phrase
crystals believed to heal
crystals that some people think can help them feel better
Exemples
- She keeps healing crystals on her desk to help her stay calm.
- The shop sells candles, incense, and healing crystals.
- He’s curious about healing crystals but not sure what he believes.
healing hands
1/hˈilɪŋ hˈændz/
fixed phrase
ability to cure or comfort
a special ability to help people feel better
Exemples
- Everyone says she has healing hands when she gives a back rub.
- He’s known in the village for his healing hands.
- With patience and skill, the physiotherapist seemed to have healing hands.
healing journey
1/hˈilɪŋ d͡ʒˈɚni/
fixed phrase
personal path of recovery
a person’s long process of getting better
Exemples
- She shared parts of her healing journey in a blog post.
- Starting therapy was an important step in his healing journey.
- The film follows the family’s healing journey after the loss.
healing touch
1/hˈilɪŋ tˈʌt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
comforting, restorative influence
something kind that helps you feel better
Exemples
- Her gentle massage had a healing touch.
- After the argument, his apology was a healing touch for both of them.
- The nurse’s calm voice and healing touch reassured the patient.