Definition

Having received the necessary food or nutrients to grow and be healthy.

Example

The nourished plants thrived in the garden.

Conversation

I feel so much better after eating that salad today.

Yeah, it looked really nourished with all those veggies.

I know, right? It's amazing how food can affect your mood.

Absolutely! Staying nourished really makes a difference.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To provide with food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition.

Example

The plants were well nourished by the rich soil.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I really enjoyed the salad you made yesterday.

Thanks! I made sure it was nourished with plenty of veggies.

I could taste all the fresh ingredients you used.

Root Explanation

Nourished → It is formed from "nourish" (from Old French *nourrir*, meaning to feed or sustain) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past participle). The word "nourished" means having been fed or sustained.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old French word for feeding, 'nourrir', to remember that 'nourished' means having been fed or sustained.

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