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/
Korean meaning: 건강이나 복지에 유익한, 건전한, 유익한
Korean pronunciation: 샐-류-테-리 (강세: 샐)
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
Beneficial treatment for better health
From military duty to voluntary gardening - truly salutary!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'salutaris' meaning 'healthful' or 'promoting health', derived from 'salus' meaning 'health, safety, or welfare'.
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📝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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