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salutary |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: 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. 2. Promotive of or contributing to some beneficial purpose; beneficial; advantageous; as a salutary design. Syn: Wholesome; healthful; salubrious; beneficial; useful; advantageous; profitable. -- {Sal"u*ta*ri*ly}, adv -- {Sal"u*ta*ri*ness}, n. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: salutary adj : 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" [syn: {beneficial}, {good}]
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