nutritious
/njuˈtrɪʃəs/ (bre, ipa) · /nuˈtrɪʃəs/ (ame, ipa) · /nu̇-ˈtri-shəs nyu̇-/ (ame, mw)
nutritious — adjective
- nutritiouspositive
- more nutritiouscomparative
- most nutritioussuperlative
1. describes food or drink that provides the essential substances your body needs t
describes food or drink that provides the essential substances your body needs to stay healthy, grow, and function properly
The school lunch program now serves more nutritious meals with fresh vegetables.
collocation: nutritious meal
Aarav chose a nutritious breakfast of eggs, fruit, and whole-grain toast.
collocation: nutritious breakfast
Roya packed a nutritious lunch for her daughter instead of buying snacks.
These nutritious bars are made from oats, nuts, and dried fruit.
Dr. Anong told her patient to add more nutritious vegetables to his weekly meals.
- nourishing
Very close in meaning, but nourishing emphasises a sense of satisfaction and sustenance, whereas nutritious focuses on the measurable content of vitamins and minerals.
- wholesome
Suggests food that is both nutritious and natural, without artificial additives — carries a rustic or traditional feel.
- healthy
Much broader term — can describe diet, lifestyle, skin, or appearance, not just a food's nutrient content.
- unhealthy
The opposite in terms of effects on the body, though unhealthy food can still contain some nutrients.
- unwholesome
Emphasises artificial or unnatural qualities in food.
文法句型
nutritious + noun (attributive)
be/seem/taste + nutritious (predicative)
用法筆記
Unlike 'healthy', which can refer to diet, lifestyle, or appearance, 'nutritious' describes only the food or drink itself and its content of helpful substances.