Wholesome
/ˈhoʊl.səm/noun
Conducive to health or well-being; beneficial.
Did you know?In ancient times, the concept of 'wholesomeness' was tied to the idea of a person's spirit being complete and free from malevolent influences.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*hails
“Entire, uninjured, healthy.”
Old English
OE
hal
“Whole, unharmed, healthy.”
Old English
OE
halig
“Holy, sacred, whole.”
Middle English
ME
holsom
“Beneficial, health-giving.”
Modern English
Eng
wholesome
“Conducive to health; promoting well-being.”