nutritious
/njuːˈtɹɪʃəs/adjective
Containing the substances your body needs; good for your health when eaten or drunk.
Example sentences
- “A bowl of lentil soup makes a cheap and nutritious lunch.”
- “Spinach is cheap, tasty, and very nutritious.”
Describes the food itself; 'nourishing' overlaps but sounds warmer and more homely.
Synonyms for nutritious
Antonyms
Often confused with nutritious
- nutritious vs nutritional
Find it in: Positive words.
Related words
butterA soft, rich food produced by churning cream, usually from cow's milk.tastyHaving a good flavor; enjoyable to eat.pastryA baked treat made from a dough of flour and fat, such as pie crusts, tarts, and other sweet items.ripeFully grown and ready to be picked or eaten, as fruit or vegetables.seafoodFish, shellfish, and other edible creatures or plants taken from the ocean and eaten as food.seasonTo add salt, pepper, herbs, or spices to food to give it more flavor. 