Salutary Meaning in English

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Definition

Having a good or beneficial effect, especially on health or character. Often used for something that teaches a helpful lesson, even if not pleasant.

Usage & Nuances

Formal and literary; often found in academic, medical, or moral discussions. Common phrases: 'salutary effect', 'salutary lesson'. Not for everyday, casual conversation.

• Spanish: salutario - beneficioso - saludable (efecto positivo)
• Portuguese (BR): salutar - benéfico - saudável (efeito positivo)
• Portuguese (PT): salutar - benéfico - saudável (efeito positivo)
• Chinese (Simplified): 有益的 - 有利的
• Chinese (Traditional): 有益的 - 有利的
• Hindi: स्वस्थकारी - लाभदायक
• Arabic: نافع - مفيد
• Bengali: কল্যাণকর - সুফলদায়ক
• Russian: благотворный - полезный
• Japanese: 有益な - 教訓的な
• Vietnamese: bổ ích - có lợi
• Korean: 유익한 - 교훈적인
• Turkish: yararlı - faydalı - olumlu (etki, sonuç)
• Urdu: فائدہ مند - اصلاحی
• Indonesian: bermanfaat - menyehatkan