nutritious

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adjective

nu·​tri·​tious nu̇-ˈtri-shəs 

nyu̇-

: nourishing

nutritiously adverb

nutritiousness noun

nutritiousness

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noun

nu·​tri·​tious·​ness

plural -es

: the quality or state of being nutritious

Synonyms of nutritious

Adjective

• nutritional
• nutritive

Examples of nutritious in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Adjective

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

Eating a nutritious diet overall has also been linked to healthier sleep habits. — Brian Mastroianni, Health, 20 July 2026

The order mandates clean drinking water around the clock, nutritious meals and daily sanitation, plus overhauled medical care, disability accommodations and independent monitors overseeing compliance. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin nutricius, from nutric-, nutrix nurse, from nutrire to nourish — more at nourish

First Known Use

Adjective

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