Euchymous

/juːˈkaɪməs/ adjective

Definition

Having or characterized by good humor; in good health or high spirits.

Etymology

From Greek 'eu-' (well, good) + 'chymos' (humor or bodily fluid in ancient medicine). The term reflects ancient humoral theory, where balanced fluids meant wellness.

Kelly Says

Euchymous is a fossil word from the age of humoral medicine—doctors literally thought your mood and health came from four magical body fluids, and 'euchymous' meant they were perfectly balanced!

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