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nourishing
[nur-i-shing, nuhr-]
adjective
promoting or sustaining life, growth, or strength.
a nourishing diet.
Other 51Թ Forms
- nourishingly adverb
- nonnourishing adjective
- overnourishingly adverb
- self-nourishing adjective
- unnourishing adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of nourishing1
Example Sentences
So there you have it — radish greens are delicious, nourishing and versatile.
These women, often overlooked, are the kind of unsung culinary heroes who raised families with grit and grace, transforming humble ingredients into nourishing meals.
Here we see how the staff’s service to each other and their guests can be nourishing in ways beyond the implied requirements of their uniform.
"Universal Basic Guys" doesn’t need to be a dry economics lecture, but entertainment can be both funny and nourishing to our shared cultural landscape.
What these examples have in common is a commitment to public health and sustainability, achieved through the provision of subsidized, nourishing and tasty food.
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When To Use
Nourishing is an adjective that describes things that nourish—do or provide what’s needed for someone or something to be healthy and to grow and develop.The word is most commonly used in relation to food. Nourishing food is filled with nutrients that help us to grow and stay healthy. A more common word to describe such food is nutritious.However, nourishing can be used in many other contexts, including those that don’t involve food, as in a nourishing atmosphere for students. Example: As a mother, it’s my job to provide my kids with things that are physically, mentally, and emotionally nourishing.
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