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wholesomely

/ˈhoʊlsəmli/
whole · some · ly
Adjective:wholesome
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wholesomely Lexical Profile

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• adverb

1

In a manner that is morally sound, pure, decent, or uplifting; free from corruption or vulgarity.

Example

"The television series was praised by critics for entertaining young audiences wholesomely without relying on crude humor."

2

In a manner that promotes or reflects good health and physical well-being; healthily or nutritiously.

Example

"The athletes were advised to eat wholesomely and get plenty of rest before the championship."

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• Rhymes for wholesomely

• Nearby Words

wholesaler
wholescale
wholesome
wholesomely
wholesomeness
wholewheat
wholly

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'wholesome' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Wholesome' traces back to an Old English root related to 'hal' (meaning 'healthy', 'whole', or 'uninjured') combined with the suffix '-sum'.

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