salubrious

USAGE SUMMARY

The word 'salubrious' is correct and usable in written English.
'Salubrious' means 'health-giving' or 'conducive to health'. You can use 'salubrious' when referring to the beneficial effects of an environment on health, particularly in relation to its natural surroundings. For example, "The salubrious climate of the island improved his health after a week of staying there".

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Encyclopedias

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

60 human-written examples

Poetry and Privacy: Questioning Public Interpretations of Contemporary British and Irish Poetry by John Redmond (Seren) is a salubrious corrective to those critics and academics for whom over-interpretation is a way of life.

The Guardian - Books

Altogether, a rather salubrious fire.

The Guardian - Opinion

But a Briton doing business in London might well have to make do with something less salubrious.

The Economist

The case has ramifications for house-building throughout England Scotlandd and Wales have separate regimes), which is currently at its lowest peacetime rate since 1924 creating unmet demand in much less salubrious areas too.The previous Labour government set regional house-building quotas in an attempt to stimulate construction.

The Economist

Plenty of less salubrious establishments can snare the business traveller with the offer of wireless access, but that's all part of the fun.Such adventures in Wi-Fi may be coming to an end.

The Economist

Other employers have resorted to less salubrious solutions.

The Economist

The sort of person a salubrious father shepherding his flock on a hiking holiday would keep out of his offsprings' sight.How things have changed.

The Economist

Raised in a grand country house, she lived for decades in Primrose Hill, a salubrious bit of London, in a house belonging to a cousin (a journalist at The Economist, it so happens), with weekends in the cousin's Norfolk cottage and lots of trips to places like Venice and the Caribbean.

The Economist

By the time children start school proper (generally at four), the effects of class are already apparent: those who were a bit dim at the age of two but raised in prosperous homes overtake initially brighter ones brought up in less salubrious surroundings.

The Economist

Nutritionally, this translates into fewer calories, a healthy dose of the ever popular antioxidants, some salubrious micronutrients, as well as oodles of dietary fibre which makes these easier for the body to absorb.Crucially, cookies still taste like cookies and not, as some may fret, sushi at least to Babbage's tastebuds.

The Economist

If people are making sub-optimal decisions because they can't be bothered to deal with the paperwork, or they're confused about the best approach, that may be a place for policymakers to intervene with salubrious "nudges" as advocated by behavioural experts like Cass Sunstein, now Barack Obama's regulatory czar.

The Economist

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When describing places or environments, "salubrious" adds a touch of sophistication, suggesting a place that is not only healthy but also pleasant.

Common error

Avoid using "salubrious" in casual conversation or informal writing; it is better suited for formal or descriptive contexts where a sophisticated tone is appropriate.

Linguistic Context

Salubrious primarily functions as an adjective, modifying nouns to describe something that is health-promoting or beneficial. Ludwig AI indicates its usage is often found in contexts where the health benefits of an environment or condition are being discussed.

Expression frequency: Very common

Frequent in

News & Media

63%

Encyclopedias

7%

Science

30%

Less common in

Formal & Business

0%

Wiki

0%

Reference

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, the adjective "salubrious" is correctly used to describe something that promotes health or well-being, particularly referring to environmental conditions. Ludwig AI confirms that it follows standard grammar rules and is primarily found in formal contexts such as news and media, and encyclopedias. While synonyms like "healthful" and "healthy" exist, "salubrious" carries a more sophisticated tone. To ensure effective communication, it's best to reserve "salubrious" for formal writing or descriptive contexts, avoiding its overuse in casual conversations.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

healthful

Direct synonym focusing on providing health benefits.

healthy

General term for being in good health or promoting it.

good for your health

Emphasizes the benefit to one's well-being.

beneficial to health

Highlights the positive impact on health.

wholesome

Implies a positive effect on mental and moral well-being in addition to physical health.

conducive to good health

Focuses on the environment or conditions that promote health.

life-giving

A more emphatic term suggesting something essential for life and health.

invigorating

Focuses on the revitalizing and energizing aspects of something.

tonic

Implies a restorative and strengthening effect.

restorative

Highlights the ability to bring back health or strength.

FAQs

How can I use "salubrious" in a sentence?

You can use "salubrious" to describe environments or conditions that are beneficial to health, such as "The island's "salubrious climate" aided his recovery".

What words are similar to "salubrious"?

Similar words include "healthful", "healthy", and "wholesome", all of which describe something that promotes or contributes to good health.

When is it appropriate to use "salubrious"?

"Salubrious" is appropriate in formal writing or when describing the health-giving qualities of a location or environment. It's less common in everyday conversation.

What is the difference between "salubrious" and "healthy"?

"Salubrious" specifically refers to something that promotes health, particularly an environment or climate, while "healthy" is a more general term for being in good health or promoting it.