salutary Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health
    good.
    • beneficial effects of a balanced diet
    • a good night's sleep
    • the salutary influence of pure air

WordNet

Sal"u*ta*ry adjective
Etymology
L. salutaris, from salus, -utis, health safety: cf. F. salutaire. See Salubrious.
Definitions
  1. Wholesome; healthful; promoting health; as, salutary exercise.
  2. Promotive of, or contributing to, some beneficial purpose; beneficial; advantageous; as, a salutary design. Syn. -- Wholesome; healthful; salubrious; beneficial; useful; advantageous; profitable. -- Sal"u*ta*ri*ly adv. -- Sal"u*ta*ri*ness, n.

Webster 1913