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Salubrious

/səˈluː.bri.əs/
adjectiveCEFR C1 (Advanced)Top #14500 frequency
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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Health-giving; healthy, wholesome, or pleasant.

    "They moved to a more salubrious climate to help improve his chronic respiratory condition."
  2. 2

    Pleasant, agreeable, or well-maintained (often used ironically with regards to a place).

    "We checked into a motel that wasn't exactly the most salubrious accommodation in town."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Latin adjective 'salubris', meaning healthful or wholesome, which itself stems from 'salus' (health or welfare). Entering the English language in the late 16th century, it has retained its primary focus on conditions or environments that promote good health and well-being.

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