sal·u·tar·y (s l y -t r  )adj. 1. Effecting or designed to effect an improvement; remedial: salutary advice. 2. Favorable to health; wholesome: a salutary climate. [Middle English saluter, from Old French salutaire, from Latin sal  t ris, from sals, salt-, health; see sol- in Indo-European roots.]sal u·tari·ly (-târ-l) adv.sal u·tari·ness n. |
salutary
Adjective
1. (of an experience) producing a beneficial result despite being unpleasant: a salutary reminder
2. promoting health [Latin salutaris wholesome]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | salutary - tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health; "beneficial effects of a balanced diet"; "a good night's sleep"; "the salutary influence of pure air" healthful - conducive to good health of body or mind; "a healthful climate"; "a healthful environment"; "healthful nutrition"; "healthful sleep"; "Dickens's relatively healthful exuberance" |
salutary
adjective beneficial, useful, valuable, helpful, profitable, good, practical, good for you, advantageous
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