Definitions and Examples of healthy, wholesome
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
In good physical or mental condition; free from illness or injury.
Example
She maintains a healthy lifestyle by eating well and exercising regularly.
Conducive to physical or moral well-being; promoting health, happiness, and virtue.
Example
The wholesome environment of the countryside helped him recover from his illness.
Key Differences: healthy vs wholesome
- 1Healthy refers to a state of physical or mental well-being, while wholesome refers to something that promotes well-being.
- 2Healthy is used to describe a person or thing, while wholesome is used to describe an environment or activity.
Effective Usage of healthy, wholesome
- 1Health and Wellness: Use healthy to describe a person's physical or mental state.
- 2Food and Nutrition: Use wholesome to describe food that is nutritious and beneficial for health.
- 3Environment and Lifestyle: Use wholesome to describe an environment or activity that promotes well-being.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Healthy refers to a state of physical or mental well-being, while wholesome refers to something that promotes well-being. Use these words to describe a person's health and wellness, food and nutrition, and environment and lifestyle.