nourished

Given sustaining food

Nourished describes someone or something that has received sustenance or care.

A well-nourished child has been adequately fed; a poorly nourished one hasn't.

The word extends beyond food: nourished by love, nourished by hope.

Something nourished has been fostered or cultivated: She nourished ambitions of becoming a surgeon.

fed

sustenance

Means of living

satiated · replete · well-fed · eaten · sated · dinner · breakfast · lunch · snack · banquet

satisfied

contented

Feeling quietly fulfilled

quenched · comforted · replete · contentment · appeased · indulged · assuaged · satisfied · filled · complete

healthy

wholesome

Conducive to well-being

hearty · vigorous · vitality · wellness · organic · clean · holistic · restorative · rejuvenated · revitalized

flourishing

thriving

Succeeding vigorously

flourishing · vibrant · burgeoning · abundant · exuberant · verdant · lush · fertile · teeming · luxuriant

fortified

enriched

Made more valuable

calcium · zinc · protein · supplements · strengthened · omega-3 · antioxidants · magnesium · potassium · fortification

care

tenderness

Gentle, caring quality

love · empathy · kindness · mothering · fathering · upbringing · fostering · comfort · reassurance · attentiveness

wellbeing

wellness

Overall state of health

serenity · mindfulness · equilibrium · self-care · restoration · rejuvenation · resilience · tranquility · stability · peacefulness

Categories
Opposites
nutritional adequacy

nourishedstarved

Suffering extreme hunger

malnourished · underfed · starving · undernourished · famished

care and sustenance (metaphorical)

nourishedneglected

Not given proper attention

starved · deprived · stunted · withered · abandoned

Phrases
Family

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