nutritious

adjective

nu·​tri·​tious nu̇-ˈtri-shəs 

nyu̇-

: nourishing

nutritiously adverb

nutritiousness noun

Synonyms

• 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

While the red and black varieties have a slightly stronger taste, take longer to cook, and retain more crunch than the white, all quinoa is highly nutritious. —Caroline Tien, SELF, 15 July 2025

As part of their wellness programs, some businesses are implementing nutrition programming and providing access to healthy and nutritious snacks and foods. —John Graham Harper, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025

Green peas are a highly nutritious food, providing protein, fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. —Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025

Gardening not only provides fresh, nutritious produce but also offers a great way to stay active, enjoy the outdoors, and connect with nature. —Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 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