sanative

adjective

san·​a·​tive ˈsa-nə-tiv 

: having the power to cure or heal : curative, restorative

Synonyms

• good
• healthful
• healthy
• medicinal
• restorative
• salubrious
• salutary
• salutiferous
• tonic
• wholesome

Examples of sanative in a Sentence

there's nothing like the sanative value of a good night's sleep

Word History

Etymology

Middle English sanatif, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin sanativus, from Latin sanatus, past participle of sanare to cure, from sanus healthy

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

sanative

adjective

san·​a·​tive ˈsan-ət-iv 

: having the power to cure or heal : curative