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

Health Benefits of Seafood Seafood is not only a nutritious protein source but also a source of vitamin D and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. — Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2026

Every bag of groceries contains shelf-stable items such as rice, beans and cereal to ensure that nutritious meals can be stretched across the week, allowing for flexibility and reliability as households plan their days. — Christine Franz, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026

Regular exercise, a nutritious diet, and stress management can further support healthy blood pressure levels. — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 5 Sep. 2026

These resources can be used to breed new varieties of crops that are higher yielding, more resilient to climate change, and more nutritious. — Anna Nelson, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 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