nutritious

adjective

nu·​tri·​tious nu̇-ˈtri-shəs 

nyu̇-

: nourishing

nutritiously adverb

nutritiousness noun

Synonyms

• nourishing
• nutrient
• nutritional
• nutritive

Examples of nutritious in a Sentence

The food was both nutritious and delicious.

opted for a nutritious snack and bought an apple instead of a candy bar

Recent Examples on the Web

There were upside-down trees torn up by hungry elephants searching for nutritious roots. —Lucy Edwards, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Dec. 2024

Thankfully there are no shortage of brands making nutritious eating look cool. —Anna Haines, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024

From pumpkin pies and cookies to tarts and crumbles, the squash can provide distinct flavor and sweetness, while also being nutritious. —Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024

These centers provide prenatal care, nutritious food and clean water, assistance during childbirth, medical treatment, access to medicine and more. —Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 28 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Latin nutricius, from nutric-, nutrix nurse, from nutrire to nourish — more at nourish

First Known Use

1665, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

nutritious

adjective

nu·​tri·​tious n(y)u̇-ˈtrish-əs 

: providing nutrients : nourishing

Medical Definition

nutritious

adjective

nu·​tri·​tious n(y)u̇-ˈtrish-əs 

: providing nourishment