wholesomeness
/ˈhəʊlsəmnəs/ (bre, ipa) · [hˈolsəmnəs] /ˈhəʊlsəmnəs/ (ame, ipa)
wholesomeness — noun
1. the quality in food, habits, or activities that helps people stay healthy and fe
the quality in food, habits, or activities that helps people stay healthy and feel well
The soup's wholesomeness came from fresh beans, carrots, and garlic.
wholesomeness of fresh ingredients
After surgery, Lena appreciated the wholesomeness of simple home-cooked meals.
of + simple home-cooked meals
Parents liked the wholesomeness of the camp's early bedtime and outdoor play.
The doctor praised the wholesomeness of rice, fish, and steamed vegetables.
Mei missed the wholesomeness of fresh market food after moving downtown.
- healthiness
is the closest everyday word for being good for the body
- healthfulness
is very close in meaning but sounds more formal
- nutritional value
focuses more narrowly on what food contains
- purity
suggests being clean or natural rather than broadly beneficial
- unhealthiness
is the direct opposite for food or habits that are bad for you
- harmfulness
stresses the damage something can cause
文法句型
the wholesomeness of something
appreciate the wholesomeness of a meal
praise the wholesomeness of fresh food
用法筆記
Usually uncountable and most often used for food, meals, routines, or activities that support health and general well-being. It commonly appears in wholesomeness of + noun phrases.