Wholesomest: meaning, definitions and examples

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wholesomest

 

[ ˈhoʊl.sə.mɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

most beneficial

The term 'wholesomest' is the superlative form of the adjective 'wholesome.' It describes something that provides the greatest benefits to health, moral integrity, or overall well-being. Wholesome things are often associated with positive qualities, such as being nourishing, promoting good health, or fostering moral values. The term can apply to food, activities, environments, and behaviors that contribute positively to one's physical and mental state.

Synonyms

healthiest, most beneficial, most nourishing, most virtuous.

Examples of usage

  • She always prepares the wholesomest meals for her family.
  • The countryside is the wholesomest place to raise children.
  • They promote the wholesomest lifestyle choices in their community.

Translations

Translations of the word "wholesomest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais saudável

🇮🇳 सबसे wholesome

🇩🇪 am gesündesten

🇮🇩 paling sehat

🇺🇦 найбільш здоровий

🇵🇱 najzdrowszy

🇯🇵 最も健康的な

🇫🇷 le plus sain

🇪🇸 el más saludable

🇹🇷 en sağlıklı

🇰🇷 가장 건강한

🇸🇦 الأكثر صحة

🇨🇿 nejzdravější

🇸🇰 najzdravší

🇨🇳 最健康的

🇸🇮 najbolj zdrav

🇮🇸 heilbrigðasti

🇰🇿 ең сау

🇬🇪 ყველაზე ჯანმრთელი

🇦🇿 ən sağlam

🇲🇽 el más saludable

Etymology

The word 'wholesome' originates from the Old English term 'hal' or 'halig,' which means 'whole' or 'healthy,' combined with the suffix '-some' that denotes 'having the quality of' or 'causing.' Over time, 'wholesome' came to describe things that promote health and moral goodness. The use of 'wholesomest' as the superlative form emphasizes the highest degree of these positive qualities. Historically, wholesome was used to define not just physical well-being but also moral health, reflecting cultural values around purity and virtue. By the 15th century, 'wholesome' was firmly established in the English language, with its variant forms evolving through continued usage in literature and everyday conversation. Today, 'wholesomest' is commonly used in discussions surrounding food, lifestyle choices, and community values.