Synonyms of nutrient

nutrient

adjective

ˈnü-trē-ənt 

as in nutritional

providing the substances necessary for health and bodily growth

a breakfast drink enriched with nutrient proteins and vitamins

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nutritional
• nutritive
• dietary
• nutritious
• nourishing
• beneficial
• healthy
• enriched
• fortified
• healthful
• dietetic
• wholesome
• salutary
• restorative
• salubrious

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonnutritive
• fattening
• unhealthy
• unhealthful
• nonnutritious
• unwholesome
• insalubrious

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nutrient

Warming suppresses upwelling — which normally allows colder, deeper and nutrient-rich ocean water to rise closer to the surface. — Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

This process, which takes about a month, transforms human remains into nutrient-rich soil using bacteria, fungi, and mulch. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 5 Aug. 2026

Clover thrives in weak, nutrient-poor lawns, often caused by low nitrogen, short mowing, or heat and drought stress. — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026

So, incorporate compost or manure to both improve drainage and boost nutrient levels. — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 31 July 2026