wholesome (ˈhəʊlsəm
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Definitions
adjective
- conducive to health or physical wellbeing
- conducive to moral wellbeing
- characteristic or suggestive of health or wellbeing, esp in appearance
Alternative Forms
ˈwholesomely adverb ˈwholesomeness nounWord Origin
C12: from whole (healthy) + -someC12: from (healthy) + 1; related to German healing; related to German heilsam healingSynonyms
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moral,
nice,
clean,
pure,
decent,
innocent,
worthy,
ethical,
respectable,
honourable,
uplifting,
righteous,
exemplary,
virtuous,
apple-pie,
squeaky-clean,
edifying,
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healthy,
good,
strengthening,
beneficial,
nourishing,
nutritious,
sanitary,
invigorating,
salutary,
hygienic,
healthful,
health-giving,
salubrious,
Usage examples
There, only Martin's particular proteins and wholesome hormones were revealed.
, Stone City (1990)It's an album of outstanding natural beauty, an organic, wholesome work.
NME (New Musical Express) (2002)Tautou insists she has not sought out edgy, darker roles specifically to distance herself from the wholesome Amelie.
The Advertiser, Sunday Mail (2004)They rivalled the Beckhams in intelligence, taste and wholesome image.
Times, Sunday Times (2001)My gesture governs the shining heights of Heaven, the wholesome sea breezes, the lamentable silences of the land below.
, A WITCH ALONE (2002)