HyperDic: wholesome

English > 2 senses of the word wholesome:
ADJECTIVEallwholesomeconducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being
allwholesomesound or exhibiting soundness in body or mind
wholesome > pronunciation
Soundshhow'lsahm
Rhymesabolitionism ... zirconium: 557 rhymes with ahm...
English > wholesome: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaningconducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being.
Examples
  • "wholesome attitude"
  • "wholesome appearance"
  • "wholesome food"
Narroweralimentary, alimental, nourishing, nutrient, nutritious, nutritiveOf or providing nourishment
healthy, salubrious, good for youPromoting health
heart-healthyOf foods that are low in fats and sodium and other ingredients that may foster heart disease
hearty, satisfying, solid, square, substantialProviding abundant nourishment
organicOf or relating to foodstuff grown or raised without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides or hormones
salubriousFavorable to health of mind or body
See alsohealthfulconducive to good health of body or mind
healthyHaving or indicating good health in body or mind
soundfinancially secure and safe
Oppositeunwholesomedetrimental to physical or moral well-being
Spanishsaludable, sano
Nounswholesomenessthe quality of being beneficial and generally good for you
Adverbswholesomelyin a wholesome manner
English > wholesome: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaningsound or exhibiting soundness in body or mind.
Examples
  • "exercise develops wholesome appetites"
  • "a grin on his ugly wholesome face"
BroaderhealthyHaving or indicating good health in body or mind
Nounswholesomenessthe quality of being beneficial and generally good for you

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