Synonyms of nourished

nourished 1 of 2

adjective

as in healthy

Related Words

• healthy
• hale
• hearty
• fit
• beefy
• plump
• brawny
• burly
• husky
• fleshy
• obese
• chubby
• overweight
• pudgy
• corpulent
• stocky
• rotund
• fat
• thickset
• flabby
• tubby
• heavyset
• portly
• soft
• roly-poly

Dissimilar Words

• starved
• malnourished
• undernourished
• underfed
• skeletal
• wasted
• emaciated
• gaunt
• haggard
• thin
• skinny
• bony
• scrawny
• spare
• sinewy
• lanky
• cadaverous
• lank
• rawboned
• scraggy

nourished

2 of 2

verb

past tense of nourish

1

as in cultivated

to help the growth or development of

wanted to nourish her students' love of art

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cultivated
• encouraged
• nurtured
• promoted
• fostered
• incubated
• forwarded
• advanced
• furthered
• nursed
• supported
• assisted
• advocated
• funded
• endorsed
• upheld
• financed
• championed
• aided
• backed
• endowed
• patronized
• subsidized
• staked
• abetted
• advertised
• worked (for)
• publicized
• boosted
• plugged
• underwrote
• agitated (for)
• touted
• campaigned (for)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discouraged
• inhibited
• hindered
• prevented
• frustrated
• prohibited
• opposed
• enjoined
• proscribed
• fought
• barred
• forbade
• banned
• suppressed
• outlawed
• countered
• repressed
• stifled
• subdued
• contended (with)
• checked
• arrested
• battled
• combated
• interdicted
• halted
• impeded
• retarded
• obstructed
• encumbered
• squashed
• squelched
• interfered (with)
• hobbled
• snuffed (out)
• fettered
• shackled
• manacled

2

as in sustained

to supply with nourishment

we've always been nourished by such good food when staying at their house

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sustained
• nurtured
• satisfied
• fed
• satiated
• sated
• suckled
• replenished
• filled
• surfeited
• strengthened
• fortified
• catered
• nursed
• cloyed
• boarded
• provisioned
• victualed

3

as in nurtured

to bring to maturity through care and education

he willingly nourished a child that was not his own

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nurtured
• raised
• fostered
• bred
• reared
• taught
• fed
• cultivated
• nursed
• educated
• promoted
• brought up
• watched
• attended
• cradled
• disciplined
• enlightened
• supplied
• trained
• fathered
• instructed
• mothered
• prepared
• provided (for)
• schooled
• edified
• guided
• led
• mentored
• indoctrinated
• forwarded
• tutored
• ministered (to)
• minded
• cared (for)
• showed
• directed
• furthered
• advanced
• shepherded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• abused
• mistreated
• ignored
• neglected
• maltreated
• mishandled
• ill-treated
• injured
• hurt
• harmed
• ill-used

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nourished

Adjective

Olay Super Serum Body Wash for Normal Skin exfoliates with gentle beta-hydroxy acids (BHA) and leaves behind antioxidants (vitamins E and C, niacinamide) and collagen peptides to help skin stay smooth, nourished, and glowing. — Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026

That way, your lids are kept in tip top shape—gently nourished and smooth. — Laura Sandroni, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026

Most take no more than a few minutes to prepare, and pack in fiber, protein, and plenty of vitamins and minerals to help kids stay nourished and energized. — Elisa Zied, Parents, 15 July 2026

The luxurious washes and soaps are gentle on skin for a clean, nourished feeling. — ABC News, 6 July 2026

The rich formula helps keep my skin feeling nourished and comfortable while supporting a smoother, plumper appearance. — Kieaundria Bellamy, InStyle, 23 June 2026

Every single person and living creature on the planet is safe and well nourished. — Jeff Goldblum, Vanity Fair, 8 Apr. 2026

Plus, its travel-friendly tub fits inside my makeup case for nourished nails on the go. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026

This simple one-dish entrée keeps those flavors front and center and will leave you and your guests feeling nourished and satisfied. — Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 29 Nov. 2025

Verb

The multitasking tint keeps dry lips nourished (and never sticky) and leaves a fresh, dewy flush when tapped onto cheeks. — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 1 Oct. 2026

On admission, the patient usually arrives well-groomed, smelling nice, well-nourished, and — above all — deeply loved by the caregiver who has devoted a large chunk of their life to their wellbeing. — Alicja Turczyk, The Dial, 29 Sep. 2026

City and transit officials agree more sand is needed and note that coastal communities, including surf hub Huntington Beach, have nourished their beaches for years. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026

Thus, nearly every part of your face is nourished for less than $4 apiece. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026

Kim’s mother, who nourished her daughter’s interest in design, passed down a handful of pieces that add a touch of family heritage to the house. — Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026

Hate grows if consistently nourished and the consequences of that are devastating. — Tazheen Nizam, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2026

What was unusual about the two dead humpback whales, Dunkin said, is that both seemed to be properly nourished. — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 15 June 2026

Funk recommends applying a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every two weeks to keep your plants nourished and well-fed. — Cori Sears, The Spruce, 8 June 2026