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wholesome

/ˈhoʊl.səm/
whole · some
Adverb:wholesomely
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• adjective

1

Conducive to or promoting moral well-being, decency, and uplifting kindness.

Example

"The novel offers a wholesome story about community solidarity and friendship across generations."

2

Conducive to or suggestive of good health and physical well-being.

Example

"The school cafeteria was redesigned to serve wholesome, freshly prepared meals every day."

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• Rhymes for wholesome

• Nearby Words

wholesale
wholesaler
wholescale
wholesome
wholesomely
wholesomeness
wholewheat

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'holsom', meaning conducive to health or well-being, formed from 'hol' (whole, healthy, uninjured) and the suffix '-som' (-some).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wholesome. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wholesome
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