healthful

adjective

health·ful ˈhelth-fəl

also ˈheltth-

Synonyms of healthful next

: beneficial to health of body or mind

: healthy

he felt incapable of looking into the girl's pretty, healthful face—

Saul Bellow

healthfully adverb

healthfulness noun

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healthful, wholesome, salubrious, salutary mean favorable to the health of mind or body.

healthful implies a positive contribution to a healthy condition.

a healthful diet

wholesome applies to what benefits, builds up, or sustains physically, mentally, or spiritually.

wholesome foods

the movie is wholesome family entertainment

salubrious applies chiefly to the helpful effects of climate or air.

cool and salubrious weather

salutary describes something corrective or beneficially effective, even though it may in itself be unpleasant.

a salutary warning that resulted in increased production

Examples of healthful in a Sentence

The meal was both healthful and satisfying. one of the most healthful forms of exercise is a brisk walk

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There are ways to ease the adjustment, including getting more sunshine to help reset your circadian rhythm for healthful sleep. —

Associated Press, TIME, 27 Oct. 2024 The project works to develop innovative and sustainable food procurement criteria and create a more holistic, healthful food culture in schools. —

Danielle Nierenberg, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024 To make a healthful cup of instant coffee, consider these steps: Measure the coffee granules: Most instant coffee brands recommend using 1 to 2 teaspoons of coffee granules per cup of hot water. —

Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 15 Oct. 2024 Lentils are also an affordable source of protein, fiber, folate and iron. Lentils, which are a healthful substitute for meat, have a long and rich history. —

Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 19 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for healthful