adjective
- having a beneficial effect; promoting health or well-being
- serving as a useful warning or lesson
Examples
- Regular exercise has a salutary effect on both physical and mental health.
- The company’s bankruptcy served as a salutary reminder about financial planning.
- Fresh air and sunshine provide salutary benefits for recovery.
- His failure in the first exam was a salutary experience that motivated him to study harder.
- The new safety regulations had a salutary impact on workplace accidents.
- The coach’s criticism, though harsh, proved salutary for the team’s performance.