Conducive to or promoting moral, mental, or physical health and well-being; having a beneficial effect on character or behavior.
From Old English 'hal' (whole, healthy) plus the suffix '-some' (characterized by). The word suggests completeness and health, emphasizing the connection between being 'whole' and being healthy.
Break 'wholesome' into 'whole-some'—something that makes you whole or complete in health. It's the opposite of 'troublesome,' bringing peace instead of problems.
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