Main Entry: whole·some

Pronunciation: \ˈhōl-səm\

Function: adjective

Date: 13th century

1 : promoting health or well-being of mind or spirit
2 : promoting health of body
3 a : sound in body, mind, or morals b : having the simple health or vigor of normal domesticity
4 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