Antonyms for wholesome

Grammar : Adj

Spell : hohl-suhm

Phonetic Transcription : ˈhoʊl səm

Definition of wholesome

Origin : c.1200, "of benefit to the soul," from whole (in the "healthy" sense) + -some (1). Physical sense first attested late 14c. Related: Wholesomely; wholesomeness.

adj healthy, decent

Example sentences :

And a wholesome corrective is the Sunday service after the sights of Lourdes.
Extract from : « In the Heart of Vosges » by Matilda Betham-Edwards

She with power, power to make things straight and sunny and wholesome!
Extract from : « The Village Watch-Tower » by (AKA Kate Douglas Riggs) Kate Douglas Wiggin

Mine were days of wholesome repression, punishment, and fear.
Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens

The next moment a wholesome rage sent the blood to my brain.
Extract from : « Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood » by George MacDonald

But it must not be eaten in this condition, for it would be neither palatable nor wholesome.
Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 3, April 16, 1870 » by Various

This made for a wholesome humility and a real love of my college.
Extract from : « The Harbor » by Ernest Poole

“I like that feller,” declared Bill, with wholesome appreciation.
Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum

It is as wholesome as butter, and far better for the purpose.
Extract from : « Culture and Cooking » by Catherine Owen

I try to see it all from the wholesome point of view from which you look at it, Kate.
Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum

I am clearly of opinion that it cannot be wholesome to have so many animals about a house.
Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli

Synonyms for wholesome

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