salutary — having a beneficial effect on health or well-being; promoting good
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a beneficial effect on health or well-being; promoting good
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsæljəˌteri/
Example Sentences
- Getting rejected from his dream job turned out to be salutary - it made him start his own successful business.
- Mom's salutary ban on video games forced him to discover his hidden talent for painting.
- The salutary effects of meditation became obvious after just one week of practice.
salutary
ADJECTIVE[/ˈsæljəˌteri/]
having a beneficial effect on health or well-being; promoting good
The doctor recommended a salutary lifestyle with healthy food and daily exercise.
The teacher explained that regular reading had a salutary effect on every student's future. (salute + healthy → "I salute your healthy habit!")
Her salutary advice inspired voluntary service that later earned an honorary award.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'salutaris' meaning 'healthful' or 'promoting health', derived from 'salus' meaning 'health, safety, or welfare'.
Breakdown
salut- (health, from Latin salus) + -ary (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to') = salutary (relating to health or well-being)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Getting rejected from his dream job turned out to be salutary - it made him start his own successful business.”
“Mom's salutary ban on video games forced him to discover his hidden talent for painting.”
“The salutary effects of meditation became obvious after just one week of practice.”
“His grandmother's salutary habit of walking everywhere kept her healthy until age 95.”
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