Salubriouspleasantly healthy or beneficial, especially for air or surroundings is a formal adjective used to describe something that is good for health, especially air, a place, or conditionsthe surroundings or situation in which something exists or happens that support physical well-being. It can also be used, often a little humorously or critically, to describe a place or environment as not very healthy or wholesomegood for health and generally beneficial or morally good.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /suh-LOO-bree-uhs/
Easy pronunciation: suh-LOO-bree-uhs (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the second syllable: LOO.
Health-promoting sense: “good for your health.”
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Salubrious Meaning
good for your health
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: promoting health; healthful
Example: The salubrious mountain air was a welcome change.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- healthy — Works well for the health-promoting sense.
- good for you — A natural everyday substitute, especially in informal contexts.
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Other Meanings of Salubrious
Meaning 2
good for physical or mental well-being; wholesome
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: favorable to health of mind or body
Example: They stayed in a less salubrious part of town.
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Salubrious Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- healthy
- good for you
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Common Mistakes
- Do not confuse salubrious with sublime, which means impressively beautiful or excellent.
- It is not the same as sanitary; salubrious suggests something beneficial to health, not just clean.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does salubrious mean?
Salubrious means good for health or helpful to health and well-being.
What are the synonyms of salubrious?
Common synonyms include healthy and good for you, depending on the context.
Is salubrious a positive word?
Yes. It usually has a positive meaning, though it can sometimes be used ironically or to describe a rather rough or unhealthy-looking place.
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