nutritious

pronunciation

How to pronounce nutritious in British English: UK [njuˈtrɪʃəs]word uk audio image

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  • Adjective:
    of or providing nourishment

Word Origin

nutritious (adj.)
1660s, from Latin nutricius "that which nourishes, nurses," from nutrix (genitive nutricis) "a nurse," from nutrire (see nourish). Related: Nutritiously.

Antonym

Example

1. Or you could try a nutritious fruit smoothie .
2. The 140-year-old company has found success by pitching its soups as cheap , nutritious meals .
3. They are dry but nutritious .
4. And fortunately , there is plenty of nutritious food available .
5. Last but not least , genetic modification can make existing foods more nutritious .

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