Salutary: meaning, example and synonyms

Salutaryadj. Producing a beneficial effect, often through something unwelcome.

Example

The failed experiment proved salutary for the young team, forcing them to scrutinize assumptions they had previously accepted without question.

Part of speech: adjective
Synonyms: beneficial, wholesome, helpful, advantageous
Antonyms: harmful, detrimental, damaging, pernicious
Memory tip: Salutary: like a salute to health, good for you even if bitter.

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Question 1

Though painful at the time, the harsh review proved ______ for the young novelist, prompting her to cut the bloated middle chapters that had weakened the book.

Question 2

The economist argued that a brief, controlled recession could have ______ effects, purging inefficient firms and freeing capital for more productive uses.

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