Main Entry:

whole·some

Pronunciation:

\ˈhōl-səm\

Function:

adjective

Date:

13th century

1: promoting health or well-being of mind or spirit2: promoting health of body3 a: sound in body, mind, or morals b: having the simple health or vigor of normal domesticity4 a: based on well-grounded fear : prudent <a wholesome respect for the law> b: safe <it wouldn't be wholesome for you to go down there — Mark Twain>

synonyms see healthful, healthy

— whole·some·ly adverb

— whole·some·ness noun