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wholesome definition

whole·some (hōl′ səm)

adjective

  1. promoting or conducive to good health or well-being; healthful a wholesome climate
  2. tending to improve the mind or character a wholesome film for children
  3. characterized by health and vigor of mind and body; sound a wholesome young man
  4. tending to suggest health, or soundness a wholesome look about the boys

Etymology: ME holsom, akin to ON heilsamr, Ger heilsam: see whole & -some

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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