Salutarily

Part of speech: adverb

Definitions

1. Connoting a positive influence on health or well-being
2. Describing actions or factors that are advantageous for recovery and overall wellness
3. In a way that contributes to improving health or physical condition

Etymology: "Salutarily" is simply the adverb of "salutary," formed by adding the suffix "-ly" to it. "Salutary" comes from the Latin "salutaris," meaning "healthful" or "wholesome," which is related to "salus," meaning health, safety, or well-being. The adjective entered English with the sense of promoting health, and it gradually broadened to mean beneficial in a moral or practical way, as in a "salutary lesson." The adverb therefore describes doing something in a way that produces good results. Its meaning of "to good effect" follows directly from the adjective's sense of beneficial influence, so a salutarily learned lesson is one that has actually improved the learner's conduct or outlook.

Synonyms: beneficially, helpfully