IELTS Speaking · Vocabulary
nutritious
adjectivenjuˈtrɪʃəsBand 6
Last updated 2 September 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
- “A nutritious breakfast sets you up for the day.”
- “Fresh vegetables are cheap and nutritious.”
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms
nourishingwholesomehealthy
Antonyms
unhealthyjunk
Collocations & common phrases
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.