salubrious

/səˈluː.bɹiː.əs/

Group 7Difficulty 2/3

Definition

(adjective)
Health-giving; healthy; pleasant and not run-down
GRE

Example in Context

The salubrious mountain air and natural hot springs had attracted health-seekers to the region since the nineteenth century.

Synonyms

healthywholesomebeneficial

Etymology

Conducive to HEALTH and well-being.

  • salus (Latin) — health

Memory Aid

🥗Sounds like “salad brew is

A SALAD BREW IS so healthy, it makes your body sing, 'I feel SALUBRIOUS!'

Visual Association

🍃A vibrant green salad bursting with fresh vegetables, surrounded by happy, dancing fruits.

Semantic Clusters

Synonym Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What does “salubrious” mean on the GRE?

salubrious (adjective) means “Health-giving; healthy; pleasant and not run-down”. The salubrious mountain air and natural hot springs had attracted health-seekers to the region since the nineteenth century.

How to remember “salubrious” for the GRE?

Mnemonic: “salubrious” sounds like “salad brew is”. A SALAD BREW IS so healthy, it makes your body sing, 'I feel SALUBRIOUS!'

What are synonyms for “salubrious”?

Common synonyms: healthy, wholesome, beneficial.