Salubrious
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What is Salubrious?
adjective
Health-giving; healthy; pleasant and not run-down.
Pronunciation
Why This Word?
Chosen to add a refined touch to conversations about health and place.
Examples of Use
Here's how this word appears in everyday language:
Daily walks proved a salubrious habit.
Sea air was once prescribed as salubrious therapy.
The hotel boasted a salubrious setting and cuisine.
Word Origins
Latin salubris “healthful”
Cognate with “salutary” and “salvation.”
First appearance in English: 16th century
Word Family
Related forms of this word:
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Adjective:
A salutary lesson improved safety.
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Adjective:
A healthy routine helps sleep.
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Adjective:
Wholesome food filled the table.
Around the World
How this word appears in other languages:
- Spanish: salubre
- French: salubre
- German: gesundheitsfördernd
- Italian: salubre
- Portuguese: salubre
If you Already Know This Word
If you've mastered this word, try these more advanced alternatives:
Salutary
Morally/educationally beneficial; salubrious is physically healthful.
Beneficial
Broad, neutral; salubrious is classy and health-focused.
Hygienic
Sanitary conditions; salubrious is pleasant healthfulness.
Fun Facts
- Roman baths were marketed as salubrious retreats.
- “Salutary” overlaps but often means morally beneficial.
Cultural Usage
- Public-health reforms sought salubrious urban conditions.
- Guidebooks praise salubrious climates and spas.
Common Mistakes
Not “salacious” (very different!).
Micro Story
They moved to a more salubrious district near the park.