Salutary \Sal"u*ta*ry\, a. [L. salutaris, from salus, -utis, health, safety: cf. F. salutaire. See {Salubrious}.] 1. Wholesome; healthful; promoting health; as, salutary exercise. 2. Promotive of, or contributing to, some beneficial purpose; beneficial; advantageous; as, a salutary design. Syn: Wholesome; healthful; salubrious; beneficial; useful; advantageous; profitable. -- {Sal"u*ta*ri*ly}, adv. -- {Sal"u*ta*ri*ness}, n.