sanative

san·a·tive

adj \ˈsa-nə-tiv\

Definition of SANATIVE

: having the power to cure or heal : curative, restorative

Examples of SANATIVE

1. <there's nothing like the sanative value of a good night's sleep>

Origin of SANATIVE

Middle English sanatif, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin sanativus, from Latin sanatus, past participle of sanare to cure, from sanus healthy

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to SANATIVE

Synonyms: good, healthy, medicinal, restorative, salubrious, salutary, salutiferous, healthful, tonic, wholesome

Antonyms: insalubrious, noxious, unhealthful, unhealthy, unwholesome

Related Words: alleviative, corrective, curative, recuperative, refreshing, rehabilitative, rejuvenating, rejuvenescent, remedial; advantageous, useful; antiseptic, aseptic, clean, hygienic, sanitary; nourishing, nutritional, nutritious; nonpoisonous, nontoxic

Near Antonyms: damaging, deleterious, harmful, injurious, pernicious; infectious, poisonous, sickening, toxic; insanitary, unhygienic, unsanitary

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