salutary

Adjective
Synonyms: good

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (1)

  1. 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”Synonyms: good
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Salutary \Sal"u*ta*ry\, a. [L. salutaris, from salus, -utis, health, safety: cf. F. salutaire. See Salubrious.]

1.Wholesome; healthful; promoting health; as, salutary exercise. [1913 Webster]

2.Promotive of, or contributing to, some beneficial purpose; beneficial; advantageous; as, a salutary design. [1913 Webster]

Syn: Wholesome; healthful; salubrious; beneficial; useful; advantageous; profitable. [1913 Webster] -- Sal"u*ta*ri*ly, adv. -- Sal"u*ta*ri*ness, n. [1913 Webster]

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