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nutritious
adjective/njuˈtrɪʃəs/Band 6
Last updated 21 July 2026
In short
“nutritious” is a Band 6 adjective that means containing substances that are good for your health and help you grow. Below you'll find its pronunciation, natural example sentences, synonyms and antonyms, and the collocations that help you use it accurately in the IELTS Speaking test.
Meaning
Containing substances that are good for your health and help you grow.
Example sentences
Natural, spoken examples at the level an examiner rewards.
- “A nutritious breakfast sets you up for the day.”
- “Fresh vegetables are cheap and nutritious.”
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms
nourishingwholesomehealthy
Antonyms
unhealthyjunk
Collocations & common phrases
Word partners that make your usage sound natural — the difference between knowing a word and using it well.
Collocations
nutritious foodnutritious mealnutritious diet
Common phrases
a nutritious, balanced diet
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Frequently asked questions
What does “nutritious” mean?
Containing substances that are good for your health and help you grow.
How do you use “nutritious” in a sentence?
For example: “A nutritious breakfast sets you up for the day.”
What are some synonyms for “nutritious”?
Synonyms include nourishing, wholesome, healthy.
Is “nutritious” good vocabulary for IELTS Speaking?
Yes. It is Band 6 vocabulary, and collocations such as nutritious food, nutritious meal, nutritious diet help you use it naturally. Reaching for precise, less common words like this is exactly what lifts your Lexical Resource score.
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