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

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

With regular use, omega-3s help support calmer, nourished, and more resilient skin and hair. — Emily Orofino, Vogue, 4 Mar. 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

To strengthen the scalp and the strands themselves and promote nourished hair from the root to the ends, Vegamour gummies are formulated with biotin, vitamins B5, B6, and B12, along with vitamins A, C, and E. — Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 15 Nov. 2025

Verb

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

What separates Babylonstoren from the many, many wineries and exceptional hotels in and around the Winelands though is its 12-acre garden, designed by French garden architect Patrice Taravella, that has since been nurtured and nourished by an incredible team of landscapists and horticulturists. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

The hydrating ingredients leave dry skin feeling nourished, comfortable, and ready to take on whatever the day brings. — Kieaundria Bellamy, InStyle, 29 May 2026

The working dynamic that 16mm created nourished us with life and mystery throughout the shoot. — Roberto Prieto, Variety, 19 May 2026

Once the roads open and the Miura’s tachometer sweeps past 4,000 rpm, your ears are nourished by a cultured snarl that builds to a hammering roar. — Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 18 May 2026

Wood cabinets also need to be nourished, and Greene recommends products like Beezwax or Liquid Gold to restore the polish and shine to wood cabinets. — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026