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Wholesomely: meaning, definitions and examples

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wholesomely

 

[ ˈhoʊl.sə.məli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

healthy living

Wholesomely refers to the manner in which something is done in a way that promotes health, purity, or moral integrity. It implies a sense of well-being and positivity, often used to describe actions, food, or lifestyles that are beneficial to both body and mind.

Synonyms

beneficially, healthily, positively

Examples of usage

  • She cooks wholesomely using fresh ingredients.
  • The community is committed to living wholesomely and sustainably.
  • Wholesomely prepared meals can enhance our health.
  • They approach parenting wholesomely, focusing on nurturing and support.

Translations

Translations of the word "wholesomely" in other languages:

🇵🇹 saudavelmente

🇮🇳 स्वस्थ रूप से

🇩🇪 gesund

🇮🇩 secara sehat

🇺🇦 оздоровчо

🇵🇱 zdrowo

🇯🇵 健康的に

🇫🇷 sainement

🇪🇸 saludablemente

🇹🇷 sağlıklı bir şekilde

🇰🇷 건강하게

🇸🇦 بصحة

🇨🇿 zdravě

🇸🇰 zdravo

🇨🇳 健康地

🇸🇮 zdravost

🇮🇸 heilbrigðislega

🇰🇿 сау түрде

🇬🇪 ჯანმრთელად

🇦🇿 sağlam şəkildə

🇲🇽 saludablemente

Etymology

The word 'wholesomely' originates from the Middle English 'holsom', which means 'health-giving' or 'beneficial'. This term is derived from the Old English 'hāls', meaning 'whole, healthy, sound'. The suffix '-ly' was added to form an adverb. Over time, 'wholesome' has evolved to not only signify physical health but also mental and emotional well-being. In contemporary usage, it often describes foods that are nutritious, lifestyles that promote health, and actions that contribute positively to one's life or surroundings. The broader implications of wholesomeness encompass moral values, indicating that something can be wholesomely done when it is pure or virtuous in nature.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,607, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.