Definition

The quality of being good for health or morally good; promoting well-being.

Example

The wholesomeness of the food made everyone feel better after the meal.

Conversation

Have you noticed the wholesomeness in that new show we started watching?

Yeah, it's refreshing to see such positive themes these days.

Exactly! It really makes me feel good after each episode.

I agree! It's nice to escape into something so uplifting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Wholesomeness → It is formed from "whole" (from Old English *hal*, meaning entire or uninjured) and "-someness" (from Old English *soman*, meaning a state or quality of being). The word "wholesomeness" refers to the quality of being whole, healthy, or beneficial.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'entire' and 'healthy' — 'whole' means complete, and '-someness' indicates a state. This helps you remember that wholesomeness refers to the quality of being healthy and beneficial.

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