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wholesome

Meanings
  • adjective

    Free from processed foods and harmful additives; healthy and natural.

    - "Eating a wholesome meal is essential for good health."
    - "The farm-to-table restaurant offers only the freshest and most wholesome ingredients."
  • adjective

    Promoting or maintaining good health and well-being.

    - "The new wellness program at work encourages employees to live more wholesome lifestyles."
    - "Taking care of your body through proper nutrition, exercise, and stress management can lead to a more wholesome life."
Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=85957997"
Antonyms

unwholesome
Synonyms

healthful , healthy , salubrious
Rhymes
Words rhyming with wholesome
balm , calm , psalm , palm , germ , firm , swarm , harm , warm
Variants
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wholesome , wholesomely , wholesomeness , wholesomenesses , wholesomer , wholesomest
Etymology
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From Old English hāl or hālso, meaning 'healthy,' 'sound,' or 'whole'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'wholesome' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

  2. In the 19th century, 'wholesome' was often used to describe educational materials that were considered morally uplifting and beneficial to young people.

Related Concepts
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  1. Healthy: Related to physical and mental well-being.

  2. Nutritious: Providing essential nutrients for growth and development.

  3. Organic: Grown or produced without the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial agents.

Culture
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The concept of wholesomeness has been a significant part of various cultures throughout history. In literature, it is often portrayed as a desirable state of being, representing health, purity, and simplicity. In art, wholesomeness can be depicted through images of natural landscapes, healthy food, and happy families.

How to Memorize "wholesome"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a fresh, ripe fruit or vegetable, bursting with color and nutrients.
    - Imagine a peaceful, natural scene, such as a meadow or forest, teeming with life and vitality.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'wholesome' with 'healthy,' 'nutritious,' and 'natural.'
    - Think of the word 'wholesome' as synonymous with 'well-being' or 'vitality.'

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mental image of a 'wholesome' person: strong, vibrant, and full of energy.
    - Use the acronym 'WHOLESOME' to remember the meaning: Wellness, Health, Organic, Lifeforce, Energy, and Me.

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