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nourishing
adjective
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Divide nourishing into syllables:

nour · ish · ing

How to pronounce nourishing:

Definition of nourishing:

nourishing (adjective):
helpful or advantageous
of or providing nourishment.
giving nourishment nutritious

Synonyms for nourishing:

beneficialnutritionalnutritiousdietarywholesomenutrient

Antonyms for nourishing:

badpestilentialtoxicunhealthyvirulentputridunhealthfulinfectiousunhygienicinjurious
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