Săl'ū-ta-ry, a.

a. [Lat. salutaris, from salus, salutis, health, safety; Fr. salutaire, It. salutare. See SALUBRIOUS.]

1. Wholesome; healthful; promoting health; as, salutary exercise.
2. Promotive of public safety; contributing to some beneficial purpose; as, a salutary design.

Syn.—Wholesome; healthful; salubrious; beneficial; useful; advantageous; profitable.