nutritious

adjective

nu·​tri·​tious nu̇-ˈtri-shəs 

nyu̇-

: nourishing

nutritiously adverb

nutritiousness noun

Synonyms of nutritious

• 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

Use chia seeds as a nutritious, savory topping in place of breadcrumbs, or as a salad topper instead of croutons. — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 1 July 2026

Oat Flour Great for baking and cooking, oat flour is a nutritious flour alternative comparable to whole oats. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026

Focused on infants through pre-K, the school will provide youngsters nutritious meals, a specialized innovation hub and Spanish language exploration. — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 28 June 2026

The protein craze shows no signs of slowing down, and author Arash Hashemi has a new cookbook that's perfect for anyone looking add more nutritious, flavorful high-protein meals to their routine. — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 26 June 2026

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

Rhymes for nutritious

• adventitious
• cementitious
• expeditious
• inauspicious
• injudicious
• meretricious
• repetitious
• superstitious
• surreptitious
• unambitious
• unpropitious
• unsuspicious

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