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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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Phil only eats wholesome snacks like raisins, seeds and unsalted peanuts.

Phil only eats wholesome snacks like raisins, seeds and unsalted peanuts.

Hi,

Is "wholesome" in the above interchangeable with "healthy/healthful?" Thanks.
  

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"Healthy" is, and I would say much more common than "wholesome" which is a word you don't hear a lot unless it's being used ironically. "Healthful" isn't used much either, at least not in AE.

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  • "Healthy" is, and I would say much more common than "wholesome" which is a word you don't hear a lot unless it's being used ironically.
  • "Healthful" isn't used much either, at least not in AE.
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"Healthy" is, and I would say much more common than "wholesome" which is a word you don't hear a lot unless it's being used ironically. "Healthful" isn't used much either, at least not in AE.
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