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wholesome

[ hohl-suhm ]

adjective

  1. conducive to moral or general well-being; salutary; beneficial:

    wholesome recreation;

    wholesome environment.

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  2. conducive to bodily health; healthful; salubrious:

    wholesome food;

    wholesome air;

    wholesome exercise.

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  3. suggestive of physical or moral health, especially in appearance.
  4. healthy or sound.


wholesome

/ ˈəʊə /

adjective

  1. conducive to health or physical wellbeing
  2. conducive to moral wellbeing
  3. characteristic or suggestive of health or wellbeing, esp in appearance
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈɳDZdz, adverb
  • ˈɳDZdzԱ, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • ɳDZsdz· adverb
  • ɳDZsdz·Ա noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of wholesome1

First recorded in 1150–1200; Middle English ho(o)lsom; equivalent to whole + -some 1; cognate with Old High German heilsam, Old Norse heilsamr
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Word History and Origins

Origin of wholesome1

C12: from whole (healthy) + -some 1; related to German heilsam healing
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Synonym Study

See healthy.
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"So, astronauts might be more open to having something that has been cooked from scratch and a feeling that you are really eating wholesome food."

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"I've built a little community of fellow grievers over there that I actually find so wholesome in a way," she said.

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Galvan, 31, says RummiKlub differs from other game clubs because it’s adjacent to nightlife but still maintains a nostalgic and wholesome vibe.

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Underwood said “Idol” satisfies an appetite for “wholesome family entertainment,” while Bryan suggested that the show is actually a celebration of American diversity — though he didn’t use that word.

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Compared to girls, Adichie believes boys don't have many "wholesome" role models.

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