restorative

adjective

ri-ˈstȯr-ə-tiv How to pronounce restorative (audio)
Definition of restorativenext
1
as in healthy
beneficial to the health of body or mind took a restorative vitamin mix to improve his immune system

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2
as in refreshing
having a renewing effect on the state of the body or mind I am in need of a long, restorative vacation

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3
as in medicinal
tending to cure disease or restore health relocation to a milder climate proved to be just the restorative measure that was needed for the sickly child

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Recent Examples of restorative Dishes, laundry and walking my dog became the default use of small pockets of time, and honestly that felt more restorative (and productive) than doom-scrolling ever did. — Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026 These are timeless words; a valuable caution for our own times when national security or restorative justice are invoked to use race to serve the politically popular view of the moment. — Tom Campbell, Oc Register, 4 July 2026 But mostly, this trek through emotionally rocky territory is a solitary mission, and Marina’s navigation of it gives Romería its quiet, restorative power. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 26 June 2026 Given how scarring those early eliminations were at Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022, their advancement alone has some restorative worth. — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for restorative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restorative
  1. healthy
  2. refreshing
  3. medicinal
  4. good
  5. therapeutic
  6. healthful
  7. healing
  8. curative
Adjective
  • But unlike the scramble to rescue coral babies a few years back, these corals were still perfectly healthy.
    — Alex Harris July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
  • This relative strength chart shows that whenever GOOGL outperformed the MAGS ETF, both the stock and the ETF tended to advance at a healthy pace.
    — Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 22 July 2026
Definition of healthy
Adjective
  • Fruit character is balanced by bright citrus notes and classic hop bitterness for a clean, refreshing finish.
    — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 July 2026
  • Try the all-season water journey, which takes you through warm and cold experiences and ends with a refreshing snow shower, or indulge in a treatment customised to your needs.
    — Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 21 July 2026
Definition of refreshing
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
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  • Norway enjoyed their best World Cup ever, reaching the quarter-finals and beating Brazil along the way, and Haaland was at the centre of their success.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Apart from Luke, the crew has a good-ish day welcoming Suzanne, Amy, and the bachelors onboard.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 July 2026
Definition of good
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
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  • Lots of hardy veg ensure that this meal will be satisfying and healthful.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
  • The couple has a passion for healthful eating and taking care of the environment, providing for the land that provides for them, as Hakenah Hulitt put it.
    — Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
Definition of healthful
Adjective
  • Other symptoms include non-healing or bleeding wounds and feeling or seeing the maggots.
    — Judy Stone, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
  • Persistent claudication, non-healing wounds, severe swelling and numbness that doesn’t resolve are all reasons to see a clinician.
    — Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Definition of healing
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
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