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

Nutrition Comparison Though frozen fruit is often thought of as less healthy than fresh fruit, research shows that frozen fruit is just as, if not more, nutritious than fresh fruit. —Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 3 Dec. 2024

Some helpful nutritious fruits are:3 Apples Blueberries Cherries Grapefruit Oranges Pomegranates 2. —Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024

New ingredients and processes are leading toward egg substitutes that are not just more egg-like, but potentially more nutritious and better tasting than the original. —Bob Holmes, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024

Sweet potatoes are a beloved and nutritious root vegetable, starring in some of our favorite dishes—from crispy fries to comforting casseroles and delicious pies. —Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 29 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