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

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

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 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