salutiferous

adjective

ˌsal-yə-ˈti-f(ə-)rəs How to pronounce salutiferous (audio)
Definition of salutiferousnext
as in healthy
beneficial to the health of body or mind the thirsty wayfarer eagerly took a drink of the spring's salutiferous water

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salutiferous
  1. healthy
  2. good
  3. medicinal
Adjective
  • Fortifying the scalp and the roots creates a strong, healthy foundation for hair growth, which leads to fuller-looking, healthier hair.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 8 July 2026
  • In an era of extreme weather, climate uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and rising fertilizer costs, keeping soil healthy and nurturing the billions of microbes living there is not only necessary but also economically strategic.
    — Esther Ndumi Ngumbi, The Conversation, 8 July 2026
Definition of healthy
Adjective
  • The next best thing to intravenous intervention when dehydrated is Liquid IV.
    — Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • Our best guess is that there might be a little bit of recognition for the youngest generations, too, watching all those clips — as in, Holy cow, Austin Powers was real!
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 7 July 2026
Definition of good
Adjective
  • The actual Tann was born to free parents and, according to some sources, served in the Union Army before moving to Kansas, where he became known for combining medicinal treatment with physical therapy.
    — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • With a history that stretches back to 1221, this is considered the world’s oldest pharmacy, where Dominican friars produced medicinal tinctures and perfumes.
    — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
Definition of medicinal
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“Salutiferous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salutiferous. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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