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nourishing

UK
/ˈnʌrɪʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈnɜrɪʃɪŋ/
nourishingadjective
more nourishing
Comp.
most nourishing
Super.
UK
/ˈnʌr.ɪ.ʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈnɝː.ɪ.ʃɪŋ/
Translations
The soup was both delicious and nourishing, packed with vegetables and lean protein.
La soupe était à la fois délicieuse et nourrissante, riche en légumes et en protéines maigres.
Additional translations
nutritifEmploi surtout pour insister sur la valeur nutritive.
Definitions
Providing the substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition.
The soup was both delicious and nourishing, packed with vegetables and lean protein.
Synonyms
nutritious
wholesome
sustaining
beneficial
enriching
fortifying
healthful
Antonyms
unhealthy
harmful
detrimental
nourishingnoun
UK
/ˈnʌr.ɪ.ʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈnɝː.ɪ.ʃɪŋ/
Gerund form functioning as an uncountable noun meaning the act or process of nourishing.
Translations
nutritionEmploi général pour le processus d’apport de nutriments.
Continuous nourishing of the soil improves crop yield.
La nutrition continue du sol améliore le rendement des cultures.
Additional translations
nourrissementPlus littéral; emploi moins fréquent que « nutrition ».
Definitions
The act or process of providing nourishment; nutrition.
Continuous nourishing of the soil improves crop yield.
nourishverb

nourishing

Gerund

nourished
Past Simple
nourished
Past Participle
nourishing
Gerund
UK
/ˈnʌrɪʃ/
US
/ˈnɜrɪʃ/
Translations
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.
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
feed
sustain
support
foster
cultivate
nurture
promote
encourage
Antonyms
starve
deprive
nourishgerund / present participle

nourishing

Used attributively to describe food or substances that promote growth and health.
Translations
We enjoyed a nourishing breakfast before the long hike.
Nous avons pris un petit-déjeuner nourrissant avant la longue randonnée.
Definitions
Providing nourishment; promoting health or growth through food.
We enjoyed a nourishing breakfast before the long hike.
Synonyms
nourishing
nurturing
sustaining
fostering
enriching
restorative
nutritive
supporting
feeding
nourishpast participle
Definitions
Having been provided with adequate food or nutrients.
The pediatrician said the baby looked well nourished.
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