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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
Related Forms:
- wholesomely whole′·somely adverb
- wholesomeness whole′·some·ness noun
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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