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Nourished: meaning, definitions and examples

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nourished

 

[ ˈnɔːrɪʃt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical health

Nourished refers to the state of being provided with the necessary nutrients for growth and health. It implies that a person or organism has received adequate food and nourishment to thrive.

Synonyms

fed, supported, sustained

Examples of usage

  • A nourished child shows signs of healthy growth.
  • Plants that are well nourished bloom more vibrantly.
  • He felt well nourished after the wholesome meal.
  • Animals in the wild must find enough food to stay nourished.

Translations

Translations of the word "nourished" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nutrido

🇮🇳 पोषित

🇩🇪 ernährt

🇮🇩 diberi makan

🇺🇦 підживлений

🇵🇱 odżywiony

🇯🇵 栄養を与えられた

🇫🇷 nourri

🇪🇸 nutrido

🇹🇷 beslenmiş

🇰🇷 영양을 공급받은

🇸🇦 مغذى

🇨🇿 nasycený

🇸🇰 vyživený

🇨🇳 滋养的

🇸🇮 nahranjen

🇮🇸 nærður

🇰🇿 тамақтандырылған

🇬🇪 გამოკვებული

🇦🇿 qidalanmış

🇲🇽 nutrido

Etymology

The word 'nourished' originates from the Middle English word 'norisshen,' which means to rear or bring up. This, in turn, comes from the Old French 'norrir,' meaning to nourish, support, or sustain. The Latin root, 'nutrire,' translates to feed, nourish, or bring up. The development of the term reflects an evolution from primarily physical sustenance to encompass emotional or spiritual support as well. Over time, 'nourished' has been used in various contexts, emphasizing health and well-being, especially in relation to food and care.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,099, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.