What does nourishing mean?
Nourishing means present participle and gerund of nourish.
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Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
present participle and gerund of nourish.
The Cleveland Clinic’s Sukol thinks the word “healthy” is confusing and should be replaced with the term “nourishing,” as some processed foods have been marketed as “healthy.”
Use nourishing when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Nourishing means present participle and gerund of nourish.
Common synonyms include wholesome, alimentation, nutrient, feeding.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
The Cleveland Clinic’s Sukol thinks the word “healthy” is confusing and should be replaced with the term “nourishing,” as some processed foods have been marketed as “healthy.”
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