salubrious

sa·lu·bri·ous

adj \sə-ˈlü-brē-əs\

Definition of SALUBRIOUS

: favorable to or promoting health or well-being <salubrious habits>

— sa·lu·bri·ous·ly adverb

— sa·lu·bri·ous·ness noun

— sa·lu·bri·ty \-brə-tē\ noun

Examples of SALUBRIOUS

1. <fresh air and exercise are always salubrious>

Origin of SALUBRIOUS

Latin salubris; akin to salvus safe, healthy — more at safe

First Known Use: 1547

Related to SALUBRIOUS

Synonyms: good, healthy, medicinal, restorative, healthful, salutary, salutiferous, sanative, tonic, wholesome

Antonyms: insalubrious, noxious, unhealthful, unhealthy, unwholesome

Related Words: alleviative, corrective, curative, recuperative, refreshing, rehabilitative, rejuvenating, rejuvenescent, remedial; advantageous, useful; antiseptic, aseptic, clean, hygienic, sanitary; nourishing, nutritional, nutritious; nonpoisonous, nontoxic

Near Antonyms: damaging, deleterious, harmful, injurious, pernicious; infectious, poisonous, sickening, toxic; insanitary, unhygienic, unsanitary

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