Dictionary entry

Salutary

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Sal″u‐ta‐ry (?), a. [L. salutaris, from salus, -utis, health, safety: cf. F. salutaire. See Salubrious.] 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.