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nutritive Synonyms

Another word for nutritive

Choosing another word for nutritive depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Relating to nutrition, or providing nourishment needed for growth, health, and bodily maintenance.

Usage Example

"Whole grains and legumes are valued for their high nutritious content and sustained energy release."

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nutritious
nourishing
nutritional
Strong
alimentary
nutrient
wholesome
healthful

• noun (Context 2)

A nourishing substance, food, or agent that promotes growth and repairs bodily tissues.

Usage Example

"The herbalist recommended a tonic rich in natural nutritives to help the patient recover her strength."

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nutrient
Strong
nourishment
nutriment
aliment

Opposites of nutritive

The opposite of nutritive shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

nonnutritive
unnourishing
unwholesome
See all opposites of nutritive

• Nearby Words

nutritious
nutritiously
nutritiousness
nutritive
nutritively
nuts
nutsack

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Nutritive. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/nutritive
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