Synonyms of curative

curative 1 of 2

adjective

ˈkyu̇r-ə-tiv 

as in medicinal

tending to cure disease or restore health

some believe that the herb has curative properties

Synonyms & Similar Words

• medicinal
• therapeutic
• remedial
• healing
• restorative
• officinal
• healthful
• salutary
• corrective
• sanative
• wholesome
• salubrious
• healthy
• tonic
• alleviative

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• noxious
• unhealthy
• unwholesome
• deleterious
• pernicious
• unhealthful
• injurious
• toxic
• poisonous
• infectious
• adverse
• harmful
• ill
• bad
• detrimental
• insalubrious
• noisome
• damaging
• baneful
• hurtful
• baleful
• insanitary
• unsanitary
• unhygienic

curative

2 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• antidote
• remedy
• solution
• therapy
• cure
• therapeutic
• corrective
• rectifier
• answer
• panacea
• elixir
• medicine
• cure-all
• medicinal
• succor
• balm
• relief
• aid
• palliative
• help

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of curative

Adjective

Unfortunately, there are cases where an individual’s illness is so advanced that there is no curative treatment available. — Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026

For patients, the result could be faster access to curative therapies rather than waiting for annual budgets, coverage decisions, and funding constraints to catch up with scientific advances. — William V. Padula, STAT, 8 June 2026

These may include admonishment, curative instructions, monetary or evidentiary sanctions; dismissal where warranted; and referral to the State Bar or the appropriate disciplinary authority. — Nathaniel Percy, Daily News, 5 May 2026

Lemony Chicken Soup with Rice A bright jolt of citrus wakes up this curative, homestyle chicken soup. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 1 Apr. 2026