restorative

1 of 2

adjective

re·​stor·​ative ri-ˈstȯr-ə-tiv 

: of or relating to restoration

especially : having power to restore

restorative sleep

restorative

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noun

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

Synonyms

Adjective

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

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Infusion of oat milk lends soothing, restorative, and softening properties. —Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025

The cosmic rays projected onto an Aries are restorative and therapeutic. —Lisa Stardust, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025

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

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for restorative

• explorative
• pejorative

Kids Definition

restorative

1 of 2 adjective

re·​stor·​ative ri-ˈstōr-ət-iv 

-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- 

: 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