Meaning of SALUTARY
| Pronunciation: | | 'salyu`teyree
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| | Definition: | | [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" |
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| | Synonyms: | | beneficial, good, healthful |
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| | Definition: | | \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.
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