nutritious
pronunciation
How to pronounce nutritious in British English: UK [njuˈtrɪʃəs]
How to pronounce nutritious in American English: US [nuˈtrɪʃəs]
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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 .