What it means
Wholesome describes something so pure, kind and heartwarming it gives you a little glow inside, the opposite of edgy or cynical. A puppy reunion, a kind stranger, a soft moment online, all deeply wholesome.
Usage examples
"The kid sharing his lunch was the most wholesome thing all week."
"Their little comment section is unexpectedly wholesome."
"That video of the old man learning to text was stupidly wholesome."
"Ngl, their whole friend group is wholesome as hell."
Where it comes from
It comes from the older standard English adjective wholesome, a word used for things seen as healthy, decent, and good for you in a moral or emotional way. Online, especially from the 2010s on, it got a fresh life as a label for sweet, gentle content that makes people feel soft inside.
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