restorative

1 of 2

adjective

re·​stor·​ative ri-ˈstȯr-ə-tiv How to pronounce restorative (audio)
: of or relating to restoration
especially : having power to restore
restorative sleep

restorative

2 of 2

noun

: something that serves to restore to consciousness, vigor, or health

Examples of restorative in a Sentence

Adjective the restorative powers of rest took a restorative vitamin mix to improve his immune system Noun Sleep is a powerful restorative.
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Adjective
Moreover, yoga offers a wide variety of styles, from high-intensity vinyasa flows to more meditative, restorative sessions. Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024 To sit with them quietly and listen to their methodical chewing was unexpectedly restorative. Holden Frith, The Week Uk, theweek, 26 Oct. 2024
Noun
The chickpea soup is a great restorative. John Mariani, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2022 Senator Moynihan wondered whether Farley’s mail-sorting facility, with its access to railway platforms under Eighth Avenue, was a potential restorative for lost glory that kept things, architecturally speaking, in the family. Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2021 See all Example Sentences for restorative 

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of restorative was in the 14th century

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“Restorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restorative. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

restorative

1 of 2 adjective
re·​stor·​ative ri-ˈstōr-ət-iv How to pronounce restorative (audio)
-ˈstȯr-
: of or relating to restoration
especially : having power to restore
the restorative value of food and rest

restorative

2 of 2 noun
: something that serves to restore to consciousness or health

Medical Definition

restorative

1 of 2 adjective
re·​stor·​ative ri-ˈstōr-ət-iv, -ˈstȯr- How to pronounce restorative (audio)
: of, relating to, or providing restoration
restorative treatment
restorative dentistry

restorative

2 of 2 noun
: something (as a medicine) that serves to restore to consciousness, vigor, or health

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