WHOLESOME


Meaning of WHOLESOME in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ hoʊlsəm ]

1.

If you describe something as wholesome , you approve of it because you think it is likely to have a positive influence on people’s behaviour or mental state, especially because it does not involve anything sexually immoral.

...good, wholesome fun.

ADJ [ approval ]

2.

If you describe food as wholesome , you approve of it because you think it is good for your health.

...fresh, wholesome ingredients...

The food is filling and wholesome.

= nutritious

ADJ [ approval ]

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