wholesome
adjective
conducive to moral or general well-being; salutary; beneficial.
wholesomeness
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a word derived from
wholesome.
Example Sentences
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I couldn’t say—I’ve never been to Davos—but I can say this bread is a much-welcomed taste of grounding wholesomeness.
From Slate ● May 8, 2026
That deal was supposed to match Sora with Disney’s animated characters, letting fans create their own scenes in ways that, to be sure, would respect the spirit and wholesomeness of the Disney image.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 29, 2026
Can overwhelming wholesomeness be enough of a punchline to carry an entire series?
From Salon ● Dec. 26, 2025
I’m biased, but Reeves brought a giddy wholesomeness and blended naïveté with a commanding onscreen presence when needed to the role of Clark Kent and his alter ego in every appearance.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 13, 2023
And do not, at your own table, be so rude as to lecture her upon the superior wholesomeness of black tea.
From The Ladies' Guide to True Politeness and Perfect Manners or, Miss Leslie's Behaviour Book by Eliza Leslie
