Meaning & use
wholesomeness
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Meanings
noununcountable
The quality of being good for your health or moral well-being; the state of being wholesome.
Grammar: Uncountable; used with singular verbs and no plural form.
Patterns
- the wholesomeness of something
- a sense of wholesomeness
The wholesomeness of the fresh vegetables made them a perfect choice for the soup.
Many people miss the wholesomeness of their grandmother's cooking.
The film's wholesomeness appealed to parents looking for family-friendly entertainment.
noununcountable
The quality of being morally good, decent, or innocent.
Grammar: Uncountable; often used in discussions of character or reputation.
Patterns
- the wholesomeness of someone
- an air of wholesomeness
Her wholesomeness and kindness made her a beloved teacher.
The wholesomeness of the small town was evident in its low crime rate.
He was drawn to the wholesomeness of her character.
Common combinations
- the wholesomeness of
- The wholesomeness of the meal was clear from the fresh ingredients.
- a sense of wholesomeness
- The garden gave a sense of wholesomeness and peace.
- moral wholesomeness
- The novel emphasizes moral wholesomeness over material success.
- wholesomeness and purity
- The brand's image of wholesomeness and purity attracted health-conscious buyers.
Synonyms and how they differ
- healthfulness
- Focuses specifically on health benefits, while wholesomeness can also refer to moral goodness.
- decency
- Emphasizes moral correctness, often in social behavior, whereas wholesomeness suggests a broader, more natural goodness.
- purity
- Suggests freedom from contamination or moral corruption; wholesomeness is more about overall well-being.
Opposites
Word family
- wholesome adjective
- Good for your health or morally good.
- wholesomely adverb
- In a wholesome manner.
Practice
Which sentence uses 'wholesomeness' correctly?
Choose one answer.
Option B correctly uses 'wholesomeness' as an uncountable noun meaning the quality of being wholesome. Option An is incorrect because fast food is not typically considered wholesome. Option C uses 'wholesomeness' as a verb, which is wrong. Option D uses 'a wholesomeness' as a countable noun, which is not standard.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “wholesomeness”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.