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What is another word for Wholesomeness? – 187 Wholesomeness Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    innocence purity goodness virtue morality decency respectability uprightness righteousness integrity honor probity rectitude nobility kindness gentleness benevolence generosity charity humanity compassion empathy sincerity authenticity simplicity modesty humility blamelessness faultlessness irreproachability spotlessness immaculateness cleanliness chastity virginity innocence naivety artlessness guilelessness simplicity harmlessness inoffensiveness innocuousness benignity benignness gentility courteousness politeness civility propriety seemliness decorum dignity worthiness merit deservingness

    Meaning of Wholesomeness

    The quality of being wholesome, which generally refers to something or someone that is considered morally good or pure.

    Definitions

    • The state or quality of being whole and healthy, especially in relation to one's physical or mental well-being
    • * The quality of being morally good or pure, especially in relation to one's behavior or character
    • * The state of being free from anything that is likely to cause harm or offense

    Etymology of Wholesomeness

    The word "wholesomeness" originates from the Old English words "hāl" meaning whole, and "sōm" or "sum" meaning quality or condition, with the suffix "-ness" added to form a noun
    Historically, the term has been used to describe something that is complete, healthy, or sound, and has also taken on moral and ethical connotations

    Example Uses

    • The wholesomeness of the family's relationship was evident in the way they supported each other
    • * The movie's wholesome message about the importance of kindness and empathy resonated with audiences
    • * The wholesome atmosphere of the small town made it an attractive place to raise a family

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    corruption depravity wickedness evil malevolence malice nastiness offensiveness obscenity profanity coarseness crudeness vulgarity indecency immorality dishonesty unscrupulousness ruthlessness mercilessness heartlessness callousness cruelness brutality savagery barbarity inhumanity iniquity turpitude degeneracy decadence dissoluteness profligacy licentiousness

    Related Nouns

    health wellness purity innocence virtue morality decency integrity honor probity rectitude nobility kindness gentleness benevolence generosity charity humanity compassion empathy sincerity authenticity simplicity modesty humility innocence naivety artlessness harmlessness cleanliness chastity dignity worthiness merit

    Related Verbs

    heal nurture protect preserve promote foster encourage support uphold defend maintain sustain restore renew revitalize purify cleanse refine edify uplift inspire motivate educate inform enlighten guide counsel advise nurture care

    Related Adjectives

    healthy pure innocent virtuous moral decent upright righteous noble kind gentle benevolent generous charitable humane compassionate empathetic sincere authentic simple modest humble harmless clean chaste dignified worthy meritorious deserving blameless faultless irreproachable spotless immaculate