restorative

¹re·stor·ative

adj \ri-ˈstȯr-ə-tiv\

Definition of RESTORATIVE

: of or relating to restoration; especially : having power to restore <restorative sleep>

Examples of RESTORATIVE

1. the restorative powers of rest
2. <took a restorative vitamin mix to improve his immune system>

First Known Use of RESTORATIVE

14th century

Related to RESTORATIVE

Synonyms: good, healthy, medicinal, healthful, salubrious, salutary, salutiferous, sanative, tonic, wholesome

Antonyms: insalubrious, noxious, unhealthful, unhealthy, unwholesome

Related Words: alleviative, corrective, curative, recuperative, refreshing, rehabilitative, rejuvenating, rejuvenescent, remedial; advantageous, useful; antiseptic, aseptic, clean, hygienic, sanitary; nourishing, nutritional, nutritious; nonpoisonous, nontoxic

Near Antonyms: damaging, deleterious, harmful, injurious, pernicious; infectious, poisonous, sickening, toxic; insanitary, unhygienic, unsanitary

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Rhymes with RESTORATIVE

explorative, pejorative