Nourishing: meaning, definitions and examples

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nourishing

 

[ หˆnษœหrษชสƒษชล‹ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

food

providing the substances that are necessary for growth, health, and good condition

Synonyms

healthy, nutritious, sustaining, wholesome

Examples of usage

  • This soup is nourishing and delicious.
  • Eating a balanced diet is important for nourishing your body.
  • She prepared a nourishing meal for her family.
Context #2 | Verb

relationship

providing support and encouragement to someone or something

Synonyms

encourage, nurture, support, uphold

Examples of usage

  • He nourished her dreams by always believing in her.
  • The teacher nourished the students' creativity with positive feedback.

Translations

Translations of the word "nourishing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nutritivo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‹เคทเค• (Poshak)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช nahrhaft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bergizi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะถะธะฒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odลผywczy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ „้คŠใฎใ‚ใ‚‹ (Eiyล no aru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nourrissant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ nutritivo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท besleyici

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜์–‘๊ฐ€ ์žˆ๋Š” (Yeong-yang-ga inneun)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุบุฐู (Mughadhin)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรฝลพivnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรฝลพivnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ‰่ฅๅ…ป็š„ (Yว’u yรญngyวŽng de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hranilen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nรฆrandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพั€ะตะบั‚i

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ™แƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒแƒ•แƒ˜ (Mkvebavi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qidalandฤฑrฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ nutritivo

Etymology

The word 'nourishing' originated from the Middle English word 'norischen', meaning 'to feed, sustain'. The concept of nourishment has always been essential for human survival and well-being, with different cultures emphasizing the importance of food that nourishes both the body and the soul. Throughout history, the idea of nourishing has evolved to encompass not just physical sustenance, but also emotional and mental support. Today, the term 'nourishing' continues to symbolize the act of providing essential elements for growth and overall well-being.

See also: malnourished, nourishment, undernourished, undernourishment.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,507, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.