wholesomely
1
3.7
- adverb
- /ˈhoʊlsəmli/
- - Marilla, it is my experience that these young pups of ministers are apt to think they can run everything and everyone unless they're wholesomely corrected now and again.
Examples
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Cody, would you like to wholesomely lead us out of the I'd like to go to heaven.
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It's the most wholesomely cynical place on earth.
Blog text (2) -
Adelle, the more academic and wholesomely cheerleaderish one, is willowy and fine-boned.
Fiction book (1996) -
Eating vegetables and fruits helps you to live wholesomely and maintain good health.
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She raised her children wholesomely, teaching them values like honesty and kindness.
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They aim to create a community where everyone can thrive wholesomely and support one another.
Synonyms
172
3.5
In a way that follows rules about right and wrong
161
1.0
In a gentle and caring way
13
3.7
In a kind and careful way that avoids causing harm to people or animals
8
6.5
In a way that is morally correct
7
3.8
In a way that puts other people's needs before your own
4
3.0
In a kind way that shows care for people who are suffering
3
3.7
Showing care for other people more than for yourself
3
5.8
In a kind and gentle way that does no harm
1
6.5
Acting to help other people without wanting anything in return
1
4.6
In a kind way that tries to help other people
1
7.2
Acts in a way that deserves praise
1
6.9
In a kind and generous way
1
9.9
Be kind and gentle to other people
In a way people admire for doing something good
How Wholesome
1
4.1
4
2.2
1
3.7
9
1.0
3
5.8
8
2.3
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Wholesomely comes from whole meaning 'healthy' or 'complete' and the ending -some meaning 'causing' or 'full of'. So, to act wholesomely is to do something in a way that is healthy, good, or helpful.