[more wholesome; most wholesome] 1 : helping to keep your body healthy : good for your health
▪ wholesome [=healthy, nutritious] meals/snacks ▪ a wholesome dish made with vegetables ▪ a wholesome diet 2 a : morally good
▪ wholesome family values ▪ less-than-wholesome entertainment that wasn't appropriate for children
b : suggesting good health or behavior
▪ a young actor known for his wholesome good looks
▪ wholesome [=healthy, nutritious] meals/snacks ▪ a wholesome dish made with vegetables ▪ a wholesome diet
▪ wholesome family values ▪ less-than-wholesome entertainment that wasn't appropriate for children
b : suggesting good health or behavior
▪ a young actor known for his wholesome good looks
— whole·some·ness noun [noncount]







