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

The ripest, most nutritious pears have vibrant color, a little softness near the stem, and a rounded, heavy base. —Allison Forsyth, Health, 13 Nov. 2025

Key Takeaways Grapes are a nutritious fruit, full of antioxidants. —Kathi Valeii Published, Verywell Health, 13 Nov. 2025

The pilot whales in Hawaii dive as deep as 5,000 feet under the surface to forage, primarily for nutritious squid. —Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2025

People living in these food deserts rely on convenience stores or fast food options, which often cost more and offer less nutritious options, to feed their families. —Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 12 Nov. 2025

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