salubrious
UK: səˈluːbriəs | US: səˈluːbriəs
adj. promoting health or well-being; wholesome
adj. favorable to physical or mental health
salubrious = salubr<health> + ious<adjective suffix>
- salubr (from Latin salubris, meaning "healthful, promoting health")
- ious (adjective-forming suffix indicating "full of" or "characterized by")
Etymology Origin:
The word salubrious traces back to Latin salubris, derived from salus (health). It entered English in the mid-16th century, retaining its original sense of "health-giving." The suffix -ious (from Latin -iosus) was added to form an adjective, emphasizing the quality of being beneficial to health. The word often describes environments, climates, or habits that contribute to vitality.
The mountain air was remarkably salubrious, invigorating everyone who visited.
A diet rich in fruits and vegetables is considered salubrious.
The spa town was famed for its salubrious mineral springs.
Doctors recommend living in a salubrious neighborhood for long-term well-being.
His salubrious lifestyle included regular exercise and meditation.