wholesome
whole·some
adj \ˈhōl-səm\Definition of WHOLESOME
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: promoting health or well-being of mind or spirit
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: promoting health of body
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a : sound in body, mind, or morals b : having the simple health or vigor of normal domesticity
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— whole·some·ly adverb
— whole·some·ness noun
Examples of WHOLESOME
- a wholesome dish made with vegetables
- less-than-wholesome entertainment that wasn't appropriate for children
- a young actor known for his wholesome good looks
First Known Use of WHOLESOME
13th century
Related to WHOLESOME
Related Words: hard, hardy, iron, lusty, rugged, stalwart, strong, sturdy, tough; ambulatory, nondisabled, uncrippled; active, agile, chipper, lively, sprightful, sprightly, spry, vigorous, vital; blooming, clean-cut, flourishing, flush, prospering, thriving; all right, good, right
Near Antonyms: decrepit, enfeebled, feeble, infirm, run-down, sickened, sickly, weak, weakened, weakly, worn-out; challenged, crippled, debilitated, differently abled, disabled, halt, incapacitated, lame; delicate, fragile, frail; emaciated, gaunt, haggard, malnourished, undernourished; afflicted, troubled; bad, poorly
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