English

Adjective
salutary

1. Unpleasant, but ultimately providing a useful lesson.
2. (archaic) Promoting good health; wholesome; curative.

The child burnt herself slightly with a match, and now avoids fire; a salutary experience.

Derived terms
salutarily
salutariness

Translations
French: bienfaisante

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zh:salutary

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