Wholesome

/ˈhoʊl.səm/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Conducive to health or well-being; beneficial to physical or mental health.

Eating a balanced diet filled with fruits and vegetables is considered wholesome.

Promoting moral, mental, or emotional well-being.

The movie was wholesome entertainment, filled with positive messages for children.

Whole or unprocessed; natural.

They prefer wholesome foods that are free from artificial additives and preservatives.

Middle English, from Old English 'hal', meaning 'whole' or 'healthy'.

wholesome food

Food that is healthful and nutritious.

wholesome activities

Activities that are morally good or beneficial.

wholesome community

A community that promotes good values and health.

whole

Not divided or damaged; in one piece.

heal

To make healthy or whole again.

holistic

Characterized by the belief that the parts of something are interconnected and can only be understood in reference to the whole.

A term used to describe something that is good for the soul or uplifting.

That puppy video is so wholesome!

Refers to something pure, nice, or heartwarming.

That post was really wholesome, it made my day!