wholesome
wholesome
Definition
whole·some (hōl′ səm)
adjective
- promoting or conducive to good health or well-being; healthful a wholesome climate
- tending to improve the mind or character a wholesome film for children
- characterized by health and vigor of mind and body; sound a wholesome young man
- tending to suggest health, or soundness a wholesome look about the boys
Etymology: ME holsom, akin to ON heilsamr, Ger heilsam: see whole & -some
whole′·somely adverb
whole′·some·ness noun
wholesome
Synonyms
wholesome
Usage Examples
Adjective complement with noun phrase
- make: Any conception of truth not relevant to making human life wholesome and good would simply be metaphysical and therefore unedifying.
Modifies a noun
- fayre: There is something almost mystical about a shelf full of gleaming jars full to the brim with wholesome homemade fayre.
- deed: Even when we perform wholesome deeds we cling to the idea of " our kusala " .
- goodness: Which means you can be sure they're getting 100 % wholesome goodness in every feed.
- ingredient: The box claims ' wholesome ingredients in every bar ' .
- food: Along with award winning ales, wholesome food is also served.
- breakfast: A wholesome light breakfast is served in your room allowing you to enjoy the exceptional view.
Modifying Another Word
- rather: Next years gig list is looking rather wholesome, hope you can all attend some of the gigs.
- very: They, no doubt, taught a very wholesome lesson to those who looked at them.
- so: Beer was the staple drink, as water was not always so wholesome and many guests may have had to be catered for.
- only: We make our own fishcakes and specialty sausages containing only wholesome ingredients.
- not: The taking away of anything from anyone is not wholesome.
- quite: It was quite wholesome for me, for other people it could be just what they don't need.
Used with adjective complement
- provide: The environmentally friendly technology was created to " provide wholesome, safe drinking water at a reasonable cost " .
- use: All are in the tradition of country cooking using wholesome, natural ingredients that are the best quality available.
- produce: A countryside able to support viable farming businesses and producing wholesome, affordable food and teaming with wildlife.
- look: I thought they looked suitably wholesome with a touch of glamor.
- eat: Eat more wholesome grounding food such as grains, soups and stews.
- seem: It's for when you're with the kids and you need a mass-appeal meal that seems wholesome.
wholesome Quotes
The world is upheld by the veracity of good men: they make the earth wholesome.
Browse dictionary entries near wholesome
- wholesale trade
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- wholehearted
- whole-wheat
- whole tone
- whole-souled
- whole number
- whole note
- whole milk
- wholism
- wholly
- wholly-owned subsidiary
- whom
- whomever
- whomp
- whomsoever
- whoop
- whoop-de-do
- whoop it up
