The meaning of NUTRITIOUS is nourishing. How to use nutritious in a sentence.

/ nuˈtrɪʃ·əs / Add to word list containing substances your body needs and can use to stay healthy (Definition of nutritious from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University …

Definition of nutritious adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Dec 14, 2025 · nutritious (comparative more nutritious, superlative most nutritious) (of food or drink) Providing nutrients; healthy to eat or drink. synonyms Synonyms: nourishing, nutritive (figurative) …

nutritious (njuːˈtrɪʃəs) adj nourishing, sometimes to a high degree [C17: from Latin nūtrīcius nourishing, from nūtrix a nurse]

Nutritious refers to food or substances that provide necessary nourishment or essential nutrients that sustain life, promote growth, enhance health, and help in the functioning of the body's systems.

nu•tri•tious•ly, adv. nu•tri•tious•ness, n. [uncountable] WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025 nu•tri•tious (no̅o̅ trish′ əs, nyo̅o̅-), adj. Nutrition providing …

NUTRITIOUS definition: providing nourishment, especially to a high degree; nourishing; healthful. See examples of nutritious used in a sentence.

• Potatoes are naturally nutritious and kind in calories, unless you add a high-fat topping such as cheese or sour cream. • I eat a lot of beans, lentils and vegetables, which are nutritious but cheap.

Nutritious food contains substances which help your body to be healthy. It is always important to choose enjoyable, nutritious foods. Some ready made meals are nutritious and very easy to prepare. …