wholesomeness

  • 131wholesome — whole|some [ˈhəulsəm US ˈhoul ] adj [Date: 1100 1200; Origin: whole healthy, whole + some] 1.) likely to make you healthy wholesome food/fare/meal etc ▪ well balanced wholesome meals 2.) considered to have a good moral effect ▪ The food is fresh …

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  • 132wholesome — (adj.) c.1200, of benefit to the soul, from WHOLE (Cf. whole) (in the healthy sense) + SOME (Cf. some). Physical sense first attested late 14c. Related: Wholesomely; wholesomeness …

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