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nutritious Synonyms
Another word for nutritious
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• adjective (Context 1)
Containing many of the substances, such as vitamins, minerals, and proteins, needed for life, growth, and good health; efficient as food.
Usage Example
"Starting the morning with a nourishing breakfast of oatmeal, berries, and nuts helps sustain energy levels throughout the day."
Strongest
nourishing
nutritive
healthful
wholesome
nutrient-dense
Strong
healthy
alimentary
Opposites of nutritious
The opposite of nutritious shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
nonnutritious
innutritious
unhealthy
unwholesome
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Nutritious. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/nutritious