wholesome — conducive to or suggestive of good health and physical well-being; morally good
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: conducive to or suggestive of good health and physical well-being; morally good
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhoʊlsəm/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother always cooked wholesome meals that made us feel like superheroes.
- The company promotes a wholesome work environment.
- He's looking for wholesome activities instead of binge-watching Netflix all day.
wholesome
ADJECTIVE[/ˈhoʊlsəm/]
conducive to or suggestive of good health and physical well-being; morally good
a mother and her young daughter work side by side preparing fresh fruit salad and whole grain pancakes. They smile warmly at each other while washing berries and mixing batter in ceramic bowls. The healthy ingredients create a colorful spread across the clean wooden counter. Steam rises from a pot of oatmeal as natural sunlight streams through the window. The father sets the table with care while the family dog sits patiently nearby. Everyone's faces glow with contentment and genuine happiness from this nurturing routine. a scene that is morally good and conducive to physical well-being
From troublesome mess to awesome wholesome!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Wholesome derives from Middle English 'wholsom', combining the adjective 'whole' (meaning complete, sound, or intact) with the productive suffix '-some' (denoting a quality or characteristic). The compound originally described something possessing complete or sound qualities, evolving to mean health-promoting or morally sound.
Breakdown
whole (complete, intact, sound) + -some (having the quality of; characterized by), where -some is a Germanic suffix forming adjectives that denote a particular state or tendency.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother always cooked wholesome meals that made us feel like superheroes.”
“The company promotes a wholesome work environment.”
“He's looking for wholesome activities instead of binge-watching Netflix all day.”
“The movie received praise for its wholesome message about family values.”
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