AMELIORATIVE Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

ameliorative

adjective

as in constructive

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Recent Examples of ameliorative To Karp’s credit, his interviewers struck an ameliorative tone. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 1 July 2026

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Adjective

Promoting Stephen Miller to chief of staff was an act of defiance not only to the newly-ascendant Democrats but to Republicans in Congress who need to somehow build a constructive record for themselves and their party before 2028.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026
It's supposed to be a sweeping and constructive process, akin to holding up a mirror to governments to improve their human rights policies.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of constructive

Adjective

According to Alex, Walliams could be kind, encouraging, and supportive of her comedy ambitions, but also curt and cold.

— Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2026
Raman got almost no supportive outside spending in the primary, while millions of dollars were spent opposing her.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of supportive

Adjective

But gainful employment and truly gainful employment — that is, with more pay and status — are two different things.

— Joel Mathis, TheWeek, 7 Oct. 2026
The move by the shop owner launched a flurry of online discourse about the tripod-wielding gaggle of usually young, almost always female influencers who parade their phones around in the hopes of building, or nurturing, a gainful following.

— Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of gainful

Adjective

McGuane had remunerative dalliances with ’70s Hollywood, selling screenplays and hobnobbing with the inebriate tranche of the A-list.

— Ryan Chapman, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
These findings meaningfully raise the odds of either a massive settlement and licensing deal or, failing that, a Times victory at trial that would be catastrophic for the defendants and enormously remunerative for the plaintiff.

— Michael Khouw, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of remunerative

Adjective

Suzuki is expected to receive a lucrative contract as one of the top hitters on the market.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026
Reports from other African countries said many were enticed with promises of lucrative jobs and generous benefits through false advertising on social media platforms.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Nov. 2026

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