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   Sal·u·tar·y

   /ˈsalyəˌterē/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (especially with reference to something unwelcome or unpleasant) producing good effects; beneficial: "a salutary reminder of where we came from" Similar beneficialgoodgood for oneadvantageousprofitableproductivehelpfulusefulof useof servicevaluableworthwhilepracticalrelevanttimelyOpposite unwelcomeirrelevant
   • ▪ health-giving: "the salutary Atlantic air" Similar healthyhealth-givinghealthfulsalubriousbeneficialgood for one's healthwholesomeOpposite unhealthyunwholesome

   Word Origin late Middle English (as a noun in the sense ‘remedy’): from French salutaire or Latin salutaris, from salus, salut- ‘health’.

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   The meaning of SALUTARY is producing a beneficial effect : remedial. How to use salutary in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Salutary.

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   SALUTARY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary. Meaning of salutary in English. salutary. adjective. formal uk / ˈsæl.jə.t ə r.i / us / ˈsæl.jə.ter.i / Add to word list. causing improvement of behaviour or character: a salutary experience. a salutary reminder of the dangers of mountain climbing. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

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   adjective. favorable to or promoting health; healthful. Synonyms: salubrious. promoting or conducive to some beneficial purpose; wholesome. salutary. / -trɪ; ˈsæljʊtərɪ / adjective. promoting or intended to promote an improvement or beneficial effect. a salutary warning. promoting or intended to promote health. Discover More. Derived Forms.

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   SALUTARY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary. Meaning of salutary in English. salutary. adjective. formal us / ˈsæl.jə.ter.i / uk / ˈsæl.jə.t ə r.i / Add to word list. causing improvement of behavior or character: a salutary experience. a salutary reminder of the dangers of mountain climbing. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases

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   5 days ago · salutary. (sæljʊtri , US -teri ) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A salutary experience is good for you, even though it may seem difficult or unpleasant at first. [formal] It was a salutary experience to be in the minority. The letter had a particularly salutary effect.

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   Definitions of salutary. adjective. tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health. “the salutary influence of pure air” synonyms: good. healthful. conducive to good health of body or mind. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Salutary." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/salutary.

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   Definition of salutary adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.