English / word
salutary
adjective C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
Producing good effects; beneficial, especially after something unpleasant.
In context
01
The harsh business failure taught the young entrepreneurs a salutary lesson.
02
The accident was a salutary reminder to drive carefully.
Synonyms
beneficial,helpful,useful
Antonyms
harmful,damaging,detrimental
Collocations
salutary lesson,salutary effect,salutary reminder