restorative

[ri-stawr-uh-tiv, -stohr-]

adjective

1. serving to restore; pertaining to restoration.

2. capable of renewing health or strength.

noun

1. a restorative agent, means, or the like.

2. a means of restoring a person to consciousness.

   Smelling salts serve as a restorative.

restorative

/ rɪˈstɒrətɪv /

adjective

1. tending to revive or renew health, spirits, etc

noun

1. anything that restores or revives, esp a drug or agent that promotes health or strength

Other Word Forms

• nonrestorative adjective
• unrestorative adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of restorative¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English restoratif (adjective and noun), from Middle French restauratif, from Latin restaurāt(us) (past participle of restaurāre “to rebuild, repair”; restore ) + Middle French -if -ive

Example Sentences

Hull’s hope is “The Cortège” will erase the line between the performative and the restorative.

From Los Angeles Times

The kind of stimulation that gives you this restful, restorative experience has to be softly fascinating and not harshly fascinating.

From Los Angeles Times

Stafford spent much of practice in a new restorative and rejuvenation chamber in a trailer next to the practice field.

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Of course, Republicans know this position is unpopular, so along with White House officials, they pretended to back an “alternative” they are calling “restorative reproductive medicine.”

From Salon

“Horror Yoga” is focused on restorative stretching, while “Fitness Ghouls” offers low-impact exercise.

From Los Angeles Times