healing

American  

[hee-ling] / ˈhi lɪŋ /

adjective

1. curing or curative; prescribed or helping to heal.

2. growing sound; getting well; mending.

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noun

1. the act or process of regaining health.

   a new drug to accelerate healing.

Other Word Forms

• healingly adverb
• self-healing adjective
• unhealing adjective

Etymology

Origin of healing

First recorded before 1000; Middle English heelyng (adjective), helynge (noun); Old English hǣlinge (noun); equivalent to heal + -ing ² for the adjective, heal + -ing ¹ for the noun

Example Sentences

While doctors have long known that infections can slow wound healing, the exact biological reason for this effect has remained unclear.

From Science Daily

The biblical story of healing waters may also have resonated personally for the artist.

From The Wall Street Journal

"For everyone who came, the feeling was like that of a big family. It was really warm, really healing and really meaningful."

From BBC

You need a quiet space with plenty of natural light where you can grieve and begin your healing journey.

From MarketWatch

The latest satellite images reveal a healing landscape.

From Los Angeles Times