Wholesome Definition

hōlsəm
wholesomest, wholesomer
adjective
wholesomest, wholesomer
Promoting or conducive to good health or well-being; healthful.
A wholesome climate.
Webster's New World
Tending to improve the mind or character.
A wholesome film for children.
Webster's New World
Conducive to or promoting social or moral well-being, especially in reflecting conventional moral values.
Wholesome entertainment; a politician with a wholesome public image.
American Heritage
Characterized by health and vigor of mind and body; specif., morally sound.
A wholesome young man.
Webster's New World
Tending to suggest health, or soundness.
A wholesome look about the boys.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Wholesome

Adjective

Base Form:
wholesome
Comparative:
wholesomer
Superlative:
wholesomest

Origin of Wholesome

  • Middle English holsom from Old English hālsum kailo- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • whole +"Ž -some

    From Wiktionary

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