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wholesome
[ hohl-suhm ]
adjective
- conducive to moral or general well-being; salutary; beneficial:
wholesome recreation;
wholesome environment.
Synonyms: ,
- conducive to bodily health; healthful; salubrious:
wholesome food;
wholesome air;
wholesome exercise.
Synonyms: ,
- suggestive of physical or moral health, especially in appearance.
- healthy or sound.
wholesome
/ ˈəʊə /
adjective
- conducive to health or physical wellbeing
- conducive to moral wellbeing
- characteristic or suggestive of health or wellbeing, esp in appearance
Derived Forms
- ˈɳDZdz, adverb
- ˈɳDZdzԱ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ɳDZsdz· adverb
- ɳDZsdz·Ա noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of wholesome1
51Թ History and Origins
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Example Sentences
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.
Compared to girls, Adichie believes boys don't have many "wholesome" role models.
"I didn't see it like that at all. I thought it was quite innocent and wholesome and, and fun to watch," she said.
Its title, which harkens back to network sitcoms of yesteryear and wholesome themes of a family growing and learning together, feel straight out of a Norman Lear production.
From wholesome pigments to unintended consequences, they serve as a vivid reminder that while food may be medicine and may be transformative, we are, quite literally, what we eat.
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