Synonyms for

Wholesome

Verb / ˈhəʊlsʌm / Another word for wholesome — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

promoting or contributing to physical or moral well-being; healthful

Synonyms & similar words

unwholesome healthy nutritious wholesome health-giving healthful beneficial salubrious sanitary hygienic clean pure natural unrefined unprocessed unadulterated unpolluted untainted untarnished unspoiled

Synonyms by register

Formal

beneficial salutary nourishing virtuous

Informal

good healthy clean proper

Literary

salubrious pure sound

Antonyms

unhealthy harmful corrupt immoral depraved vicious sinful

Common collocations

  • wholesome food
  • wholesome environment
  • wholesome entertainment
  • wholesome activity
  • wholesome living
  • wholesome influence
  • wholesome attitude

Word family

noun wholesomeness
adverb wholesomely

Usage note

Often used to describe food, activities, or environments that are considered good for physical or moral health. It carries a positive and often traditional connotation.

Example sentences

  1. A wholesome meal includes a variety of nutritious foods.
  2. She always tries to live a wholesome lifestyle by exercising and being kind to others.
  3. Reading books is a wholesome activity that can help improve your vocabulary.
  4. The farmer's market has a lot of wholesome and fresh produce.
  5. Watching a wholesome movie with your family can be a fun way to spend an evening.

Quotes

  • The most important thing is to enjoy your life - to be happy - it's all that matters. - Audrey Hepburn
  • Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions. - Dalai Lama XIV
  • The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts. - Marcus Aurelius

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