salubrious — health-giving; healthy
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: health-giving; healthy
Pronunciation (IPA): /səˈluːbriəs/
Example Sentences
- The doctor recommended moving to a more salubrious neighborhood away from the pollution.
- My grandmother insists that her daily dose of kimchi has salubrious effects, though my nose disagrees.
- The salubrious sea breeze made everyone feel more energetic during their beach vacation.
salubrious
ADJECTIVE[/səˈluːbriəs/]
health-giving; healthy
Health-giving mountain environment
The industrious farmer stays salubrious, while the luxurious lifestyle proves less nutritious
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'salubris' meaning 'healthful' or 'wholesome', derived from 'salus' meaning 'health'. The suffix '-ious' is a Latin adjectival ending that became common in English for forming adjectives.
Breakdown
salubr- (health, from Latin salus) + -ious (adjective suffix) = salubrious
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The doctor recommended moving to a more salubrious neighborhood away from the pollution.”
“My grandmother insists that her daily dose of kimchi has salubrious effects, though my nose disagrees.”
“The salubrious sea breeze made everyone feel more energetic during their beach vacation.”
“He claimed that his morning coffee ritual had salubrious benefits, but I think he just likes the caffeine buzz.”
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