🥗Nutritious

adjective
/njuːˈtrɪʃ.əs/

Meaning

containing substances that help the body grow and stay healthy; nourishing
Providing nourishment; health-giving.

Example Sentences

Eating nutritious food helps maintain good health.

Milk is a nutritious drink for children.

Synonyms

healthy, nourishing, wholesome, beneficial, healthful
Entry 1
healthy, nourishing, wholesome, beneficial
Entry 2
wholesome, nourishing, healthful, beneficial

Antonyms

unhealthy, junk, harmful
Entry 1
unhealthy, junk, harmful
Entry 2
harmful, unhealthy, junk

Collocations

nutritious food, nutritious diet, nutritious meal, highly nutritious
Entry 1
nutritious food, nutritious diet, nutritious meal
Entry 2
nutritious food, highly nutritious, nutritious meal

More Example Sentences

Free nutritious meals should be provided to children from poor families.

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