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wholesome

/hˈoʊlsʌm/adjective2 syllables

Wholesome means: conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being.

Synonyms for wholesome18

adjective, as in conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being

alimentary, alimental, nourishing, nutrient, nutritious, nutritive, heart-healthy, healthy, salubrious, good for you, hearty, satisfying, solid, square, substantial, organic, healthful, sound

adjective, as in sound or exhibiting soundness in body or mind

Opposites of wholesome

unwholesome

What does wholesome mean?2

adjective

1

conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being“wholesome attitude”

2

sound or exhibiting soundness in body or mind“exercise develops wholesome appetites”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Wholesome in a sentence

  • Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.BraveSentry
  • Baking apple pie fills the house with a wholesome aroma.orcrist
  • Mirth is wholesome, superior to weeping.anzart
  • Some lectures are not wholesome for children.unknown
  • She prepares wholesome meals for her family.CK
  • All people shall have the right to maintain the minimum standards of wholesome and cultured living.CM
  • I want to eat something wholesome.AlanF_US
  • Their objective is a wholesome life.anzart

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