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

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noun

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

Synonyms

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

These choices read as confidence-building and restorative, almost therapeutic. —Christina Dugan Ramirez , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025

But when leaders do feel optimistic, safe and so forth, the walk and talk of these restorative behaviors will match, that is, add up to a coherent signal that others trust. —Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025

Noun

The Sanctuary Beach Resort, a 60-room beachfront getaway set along 19 acres of natural sand dunes and California coastline along the Monterey Peninsula, outside San Francisco, is a perfect restorative. —Rona Berg, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025

The chickpea soup is a great restorative. —John Mariani, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2022

Word History

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