nutritious

American  

[noo-trish-uhs, nyoo-] / nuˈtrɪʃ əs, nyu- /

adjective

1. providing nourishment, especially to a high degree; nourishing; healthful.

   a good, nutritious meal.

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nutritious British  

/ njuːˈtrɪʃəs /

adjective

1. nourishing, sometimes to a high degree

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Other Word Forms

• nonnutritious adjective
• nonnutritiously adverb
• nonnutritiousness noun
• nutritiously adverb
• nutritiousness noun
• subnutritious adjective
• subnutritiously adverb
• subnutritiousness noun
• unnutritious adjective
• unnutritiously adverb

Etymology

Origin of nutritious

1655–65; < Latin nūtrītius that suckles, nourishes, variant of nūtrīcius, equivalent to nūtrīci- (stem of nūtrīx ) nurse ( nurse ) + -us adj. suffix ( -ous )

Example Sentences

These sides aren’t just nutritious, they add a much needed pop of color to a holiday spread.

From Salon

The Series offers a plan for stronger government action, greater community involvement, and broader access to affordable, nutritious foods.

From Science Daily

"We successfully made a fungus not only more nutritious but also more environmentally friendly by tweaking its genes."

From Science Daily

Organic fertilizers offer a more balanced, nutritious meal that keeps plants healthier in the long run, she said.

From Los Angeles Times

There’s no real evidence that organic produce is safer or more nutritious for the person eating it.

From Seattle Times