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

From stir-fries to salads, zucchini can be a convenient and nutritious ingredient for those who want to lose weight without sacrificing an enjoyable experience. — Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 30 July 2026

Made right, this dish hits all the high notes for a nutritious breakfast. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 26 July 2026

Key Takeaways Corn can be a nutritious option, especially in its whole or minimally processed forms, offering fiber, antioxidants, and various vitamins to support heart health and provide energy. — Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 23 July 2026

For children, this often means reduced access to nutritious food, health care, education, transportation and other essentials. — Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes.com, 21 July 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