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   Whole·some

   /ˈhōlsəm/

   

   adjective

   • 1. conducive to or suggestive of good health and physical well-being: "the food is plentiful and very wholesome" Similar healthyhealth-givinghealthfulgoodgood for onebeneficialsustainingstrengtheningnutritiousnourishingfull of nourishmentfull of nutrientsnutritiveunrefinednaturaluncontaminatedorganicadditive-freerare:nutrimentalnutrientalimentaryalible
   • ▪ conducive to or promoting moral well-being: "good wholesome fun" Similar moralethicalgoodnicecleanvirtuouspureinnocentchasteupliftingedifyingimprovingnoneroticnonviolentrighteousuprightupstandinghigh-mindedright-mindedpropercorrecthonorablehonestjustnoblerespectabledecentsimpleinformal:squeaky clean

   Word Origin Middle English: probably already in Old English(see whole, -some1).

   Derivatives

   • 1. wholesomely adverb
   • 2. wholesomeness noun

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   What is wholesome adjective?

   • morally good; having a good moral influence It was clean wholesome fun. Definition of wholesome adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   What does wholesome food mean?

   • Wholesome food is good for your health. (Definition of wholesome from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) 有益的, 有益健康的… 有益的, 有益健康的… sano, saludable [masculine-feminine, singular]… sadio, saudável, digno/-na… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! WHOLESOME definition: 1. Wholesome food is good for your health.

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   What is a wholesome person?

   • Wholesome content, activities, or individuals are often characterized by their kindness, sincerity, and a focus on the betterment of others. contributing to the health of the mind; favorable to morals, religion, or prosperity; conducive to good; salutary; sound; as, wholesome advice; wholesome doctrines; wholesome truths; wholesome laws

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   What is a wholesome life?

   • Work is a means of grace. Thus a wholesome life is one of abounding moral and spiritual health, that lives according to the Word of God, realizing the divine plan for it. Such a life is a blessing in the world. Its every touch is inspiration, and its every influence is fragrance.

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   WHOLESOME definition: 1. Wholesome food is good for your health. 2. morally good: . Learn more.

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   What does the word wholesome mean? There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the word wholesome. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. wholesome has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. medicine (Middle English) nautical (early 1600s) See meaning & use. How common is the word wholesome?

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   wholesome adjective (GOOD) morally good: wholesome family entertainment. (Definition of wholesome from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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   wholesome. A good book, movie, etc. is a book, movie, etc. that gives you pleasure and holds your attention. A good person or action is one that is morally right. If the state or condition of something is good, it is of high quality.

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   Definitions of 'wholesome'. 1. If you describe something as wholesome, you approve of it because you think it is likely to have a positive influence on people's behaviour or mental state, especially because it does not involve anything sexually immoral. [approval] [...]

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   wholesome. adjective. Promoting good physical health and well-being. synonyms. healthy. healthful. salubrious. antonyms. unwholesome. AI Feedback. 'wholesome' is a correct and usable word in written English. It is an adjective that means characterized by moral soundness, goodness, and lacking in negative aspects or influences.