restorative

1 of 2

adjective

re·​stor·​ative ri-ˈstȯr-ə-tiv 

: of or relating to restoration

especially : having power to restore

restorative sleep

restorative

2 of 2

noun

: something that serves to restore to consciousness, vigor, or health

Synonyms of restorative

Adjective

• healthy
• medicinal
• good
• healthful

Examples of restorative in a Sentence

Adjective

the restorative powers of rest

took a restorative vitamin mix to improve his immune system

Noun

Sleep is a powerful restorative.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The valley has long had the ingredients of a restorative getaway. — David Hochman, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

He's deeply immersed in areas of health and wellness, having put years of effort into his own body work and restorative healing studies. — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026

Noun

Children larked, dogs romped, and weary grownups slumbered, while some enjoyed a restorative, and others were, well, deep in conversation. — Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 3 June 2022

The wild prawn cocktail with Bere Island crab (€26) is sweet and briny, while the squash soup (€10) is a restorative. — John Mariani, Forbes, 20 June 2022

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English restauratif, restoratif "capable of restoring health," borrowed from Anglo-French restauratif, borrowed from Medieval Latin restaurātīvus, from Latin restaurātus, past participle of restaurāre "to return to its former condition, restore" + -īvus -ive

Noun

Middle English restauratif, noun derivative of restauratif, restoratif restorative entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for restorative

• explorative
• pejorative

Kids Definition

restorative

1 of 2 adjective

re·​stor·​ative ri-ˈstōr-ət-iv 

-ˈstȯr-

: of or relating to restoration

especially : having power to restore

the restorative value of food and rest

restorative

2 of 2 noun

: something that serves to restore to consciousness or health

Medical Definition

restorative

1 of 2 adjective

re·​stor·​ative ri-ˈstōr-ət-iv, -ˈstȯr- 

: of, relating to, or providing restoration

restorative treatment

restorative dentistry

restorative

2 of 2 noun

: something (as a medicine) that serves to restore to consciousness, vigor, or health