# wholesome

**Pronunciation:** /ˈhoʊl.səm/ · HOHL-suhm

**CEFR level:** B1

**Part of speech:** adjective

## Meaning

Promoting or suggesting good health, physical, mental, or moral well-being.

## Examples

- The doctor recommended a wholesome diet to help her recover.
- He grew up in a wholesome environment, surrounded by supportive family and friends.
- The movie was a wholesome family film, suitable for all ages.

## Synonyms

- healthy — Focuses on physical health.
- beneficial — Emphasizes positive effects.
- salutary — Suggests a beneficial effect, often from something unpleasant.
- virtuous — Relates to moral excellence.

## Antonyms

- unhealthy — Direct opposite of physical health.
- harmful — Causing or likely to cause harm.
- corrupt — Morally degenerate.

## Common patterns

- wholesome for — Beneficial for a particular person or thing. — A balanced diet is wholesome for growing children.

## Collocations

- wholesome food — She prefers to eat wholesome food made from fresh ingredients.
- wholesome activity — Gardening is a wholesome activity that many people find relaxing.
- wholesome environment — The school strives to create a wholesome environment for its students.

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