CURATIVE Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

curative 1 of 2

adjective

ˈkyu̇r-ə-tiv

Definition of curative

as in medicinal

tending to cure disease or restore health some believe that the herb has curative properties

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noun

as in antidote

something that corrects or counteracts something undesirable the best curative for her depression might be volunteer work at a local animal shelter

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Lemony Chicken Soup with Rice A bright jolt of citrus wakes up this curative, homestyle chicken soup. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 1 Apr. 2026 Around the eleventh century, in Anglo‑Saxon England, instructions for an elaborate childbearing and mothering ritual were recorded by monks in the Lacnunga, a collection of medical texts and curative prayers. — Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026 Dunbar provided more than curative medicine. — Anita Moncrease, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2026 Signature massages use organic oils from the Almescar tree, derived from a bioactive resin which acts as a natural insect repellent, curative panacea, and incense. — Stephanie Rafanelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for curative

Recent Examples of Synonyms for curative

Adjective

While medicinal mushrooms are generally considered safe for many people, there are some exceptions.

— Stacey Colino, Time, 22 July 2026
In addition to flowers, Henning has plans to expand into medicinal and herbal products, recently purchasing her own small still, the same kind used by Kahn at Botnia.

— Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2026

Definition of medicinal

Adjective

Some of the first studies explicitly showing that mitochondria influence mental state in particular — and that such states can be adjusted with therapeutic intervention — came from Sandi’s lab.

— Rachel Nuwer, Quanta Magazine, 17 July 2026
Mudlarks often linger on the therapeutic and quasi-mystical dimensions of their visits to the river.

— Sam Knight, New Yorker, 17 July 2026

Definition of therapeutic

Noun

The remedy requires Google to let developers freely tell users, inside their apps, that cheaper offers exist elsewhere.

— Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
The likelier path is tummy time absorbed into a broader postural routine rather than sold as a standalone remedy.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026

Definition of remedy

Noun

Every Leeds supporter will be crossing their fingers that the hierarchy prove persuasive — and that Trafford offers their club a long-term solution in goal.

— Beren Cross, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Council member Chris Nettles praised the department and called for a solution in a social media statement.

— Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026

Definition of solution

Noun

Co-directed by Alexandra Orton, the film combines Maddox’s personal video diaries, therapy sessions, and exclusive interviews while descending into Manson’s early background and sensationalized media persona as a monster.

— Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 22 July 2026
Some experts worry that broader availability to certain peptides through compounding pharmacies could expose larger numbers of patients to therapies whose long-term safety profiles remain unclear.

— Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

Definition of therapy

Noun

With no cure, Inaba manages her symptoms and now champions awareness through the Sjöut campaign with Novartis, empowering others to be heard and enabling her to resume her career.

— Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
There's no cure for the species of Ebola circulating, and some locals have attacked health workers, suspicious of their motives.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 21 July 2026

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