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Well-nourished

adj.hopeful, resilientprofessional

What it means

Supplied with enough healthy food and support for growth.

Reach for it when describing someone or something receiving enough appropriate nourishment to thrive

The well-nourished seedlings soon filled their corner of the garden.

Choose between these

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  • everyday

    healthy

    overall good condition is meant

    not when Health cannot be inferred from appearance alone.

  • everyday

    well-fed

    adequate food intake is the direct claim

    not when Being well-fed does not guarantee balanced nutrition.

  • warm

    nourished

    sustaining care or nutrition has been received

    not when Nourished can be figurative and hard to assess.

  • professional

    thriving

    healthy growth is visibly occurring

    not when Thriving depends on more than nutrition.

  • formal

    adequately fed

    minimum food sufficiency is the measured fact

    not when Adequacy is weaker than rich nourishment.

Said against

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  • malnourished
  • undernourished
  • starved

It naturally appears in

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  • well-nourished child

    A well-nourished child still needs safety, play, and affection.

  • well-nourished soil

    Well-nourished soil supported strong roots through the dry month.

  • remain well-nourished

    Flexible meal delivery helped isolated residents remain well-nourished.

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