Meaning & use
salutary
Producing good or beneficial effects, especially by teaching a valuable lesson, even if unpleasant at first.
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Losing the championship was a salutary experience that pushed the team to train harder.
The doctor recommended a salutary change in diet to lower his blood pressure.
A note on using this word
Often describes something initially uncomfortable, like a warning or setback, that ultimately proves helpful.
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Words with an opposite meaning
harmfuldetrimental
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