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Wholesome: meaning, definitions and examples

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wholesome

 

[ ˈhoʊlsəm ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

positive vibes

Conducive to or suggestive of good health and physical well-being; beneficial. Promoting health or well-being of mind or spirit. Conducive to moral well-being. Conducive to mental or moral well-being.

Synonyms

beneficial, healthy, nutritious, positive, uplifting

Examples of usage

  • It's important to surround yourself with wholesome people who support and uplift you.
  • She enjoys cooking wholesome meals using fresh ingredients.
  • The movie promotes a wholesome message about the power of friendship and kindness.

Translations

Translations of the word "wholesome" in other languages:

🇵🇹 saudável

🇮🇳 स्वास्थ्यवर्धक

🇩🇪 gesund

🇮🇩 sehat

🇺🇦 корисний

🇵🇱 zdrowy

🇯🇵 健全な (kenzennna)

🇫🇷 sain

🇪🇸 saludable

🇹🇷 sağlıklı

🇰🇷 건강한 (geonganghan)

🇸🇦 صحي

🇨🇿 zdravý

🇸🇰 zdravý

🇨🇳 健康的 (jiànkāng de)

🇸🇮 zdrav

🇮🇸 heilbrigður

🇰🇿 сау

🇬🇪 ჯანსაღი (jansaghi)

🇦🇿 sağlam

🇲🇽 saludable

Etymology

The word 'wholesome' originated in the Middle English period, derived from the Old English word hāl, meaning 'whole' or 'entire'. Over time, the meaning of 'wholesome' expanded to include not just physical health, but also mental and moral well-being. The term has evolved to represent something that is conducive to overall well-being and positivity.

See also: unwholesomely, whole, wholehearted, wholeheartedly, wholeness, wholly.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,940 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.