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Definition of nourishing

nourishing

/ˈnɜːr.ɪ.ʃɪŋ/
nour · ish · ing
Adverb:nourishingly
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1

Containing the substances necessary for growth, health, and good physical condition; nutritious.

Example

"After a long day in the cold, they sat down to a warm and nourishing bowl of vegetable stew."

2

Fostering emotional, intellectual, or spiritual growth and well-being; enriching.

Example

"She found the quiet weekend retreat in the mountains deeply nourishing for her creative spirit."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as the participial adjective of 'nourish', which came via Old French 'norriss-' (stem of 'norrir') from Latin 'nutrire', meaning 'to feed, suckle, or cherish'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nourishing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nourishing
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