nutriment

/ˈnʌtrimənt/

Definitions

1. noun

something that nourishes or sustains, especially food

“The diet provided sufficient nutriment for her to regain her strength.”

2. noun

the quality of being nourishing or sustaining

“The hotel’s menu offered a variety of nutriment to cater to different tastes.”

3. noun

the quality of being nourishing or sustaining, in the context of physical or spiritual growth

“She sought spiritual nutriment through meditation and prayer.”

Synonyms

  • nourishment
  • sustenance

Antonyms

  • deleterious
  • poison