Adjective
- 1. wholesome (vs. unwholesome), alimentary, alimental, nourishing, nutrient, nutritious, nutritive, heart-healthy, healthy, salubrious, good for you(predicate), hearty, satisfying, solid, square, substantial, organic, salubrious, healthful, healthy, sound
- usage: conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being; "wholesome attitude"; "wholesome appearance"; "wholesome food"
- 2. wholesome, healthy (vs. unhealthy)
- usage: sound or exhibiting soundness in body or mind; "exercise develops wholesome appetites"; "a grin on his ugly wholesome face"
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