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nourished

UK
/ˈnʌrɪʃt/
US
/ˈnɜrɪʃt/

Translations

nourishedpast participle
UK
/ˈnʌrɪʃt/
US
/ˈnɜrɪʃt/
More precise classification: participial adjective indicating a state resulting from nourishment.
After a week of regular meals, the rescued dog looked nourished and energetic.
Après une semaine de repas réguliers, le chien sauvé avait l'air nourri et énergique.
Additional translations
nourriSens figuré : soutenu sur le plan émotionnel ou intellectuel.
Synonyms
sustained
fed
supported
fostered
cultivated
nourishverb

nourished

Past Simple

nourished
Past Simple
nourished
Past Participle
nourishing
Gerund
UK
/ˈnʌrɪʃ/
US
/ˈnɜrɪʃ/
The mother nourished her child with a balanced diet.
La mère a nourri son enfant avec une alimentation équilibrée.
nourrirAu sens figuré.
The teacher nourished the students' curiosity by introducing them to new ideas.
L’enseignant a nourri la curiosité des élèves en leur faisant découvrir de nouvelles idées.
nourrirAu sens figuré.
He nourished a secret hope of seeing her again.
Il nourrissait l’espoir secret de la revoir un jour.
Additional translations
entretenirAu sens figuré, pour un sentiment, une idée ou une croyance.
alimenterAu sens figuré, surtout pour des idées, des sentiments ou des débats.
Synonyms
feed
sustain
support
foster
cultivate
nurture
promote
encourage
Antonyms
starve
deprive
nourishpast participle

nourished

Describes someone or something that has been provided with sufficient food or nutrients.
bien nourriSe dit surtout d’une personne ou d’un enfant en bonne condition physique.
The pediatrician said the baby looked well nourished.
Le pédiatre a dit que le bébé avait l’air bien nourri.
Additional translations
nourri
Synonyms
nourished
well-nourished
fed
well-fed
sustained
nurtured
satiated
sated
flourishing
healthy

Definitions

nourishedpast participle
Having been provided with the food or other substances necessary for growth, health, or good condition.
After a week of regular meals, the rescued dog looked nourished and energetic.
Sustained or nurtured emotionally or intellectually.
She felt nourished by the encouragement of her mentors.
nourishverb
To provide with the food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition.
The mother nourished her child with a balanced diet.
To support or encourage the development of something.
The teacher nourished the students' curiosity by introducing them to new ideas.
To keep (a feeling, idea, or belief) in one's mind for a long time, fostering its growth.
He nourished a secret hope of seeing her again.
nourishpast participle
Having been provided with adequate food or nutrients.
The pediatrician said the baby looked well nourished.
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