English adjective: wholesome | |||
1. | wholesome conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being | ||
Samples | Wholesome attitude. Wholesome appearance. Wholesome food. | ||
Similar | alimental, alimentary, good for you, healthy, heart-healthy, hearty, nourishing, nutrient, nutritious, nutritive, organic, salubrious, salubrious, satisfying, solid, square, substantial | ||
See also | healthful, healthy, sound | ||
Antonyms | unwholesome | ||
2. | wholesome sound or exhibiting soundness in body or mind | ||
Samples | Exercise develops wholesome appetites. A grin on his ugly wholesome face. | ||
Similar | healthy | ||
Antonyms | unhealthy | ||