salutary

/ˈsæljəˌtɛri/
adjective
  1. Having a beneficial or positive effect, especially in correcting or improving something.
    • The company's losses served as a salutary lesson about the risks of poor planning.
    • The teacher's strict feedback had a salutary effect on the student's writing skills.
    • A cold shower can be a salutary wake-up call on a hot morning.
  2. Promoting good health; healthful.
    • The doctor recommended a salutary diet rich in fruits and vegetables.
    • The mountain air was clean and salutary for the patients recovering from illness.
    • Regular exercise is one of the most salutary habits you can develop.
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