restorative

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adjective

re·​stor·​ative ri-ˈstȯr-ə-tiv 

: of or relating to restoration

especially : having power to restore

restorative sleep

restorative

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noun

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

Synonyms

Adjective

• good
• healthful
• healthy
• medicinal
• salubrious
• salutary
• salutiferous
• sanative
• tonic
• wholesome

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

As temperatures increase, many travelers make the journey to their favorite East Coast beach towns to soak up the restorative, nostalgic nature that comes with salt water, sand, and good old-fashioned summer fun. —Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2024

More:How restorative justice works at a MPS school, a decade in Armendariz said the cuts are largely due to the end of federal pandemic relief aid. —Rory Linnane, Journal Sentinel, 7 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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