sanative

adjective

ˈsa-nə-tiv How to pronounce sanative (audio)
Definition of sanativenext
as in healthy
beneficial to the health of body or mind there's nothing like the sanative value of a good night's sleep

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanative
  1. healthy
  2. medicinal
  3. good
  4. healthful
  5. salutary
  6. salubrious
Adjective
  • In the United States and around the world, the nonprofit works to ensure children grow up healthy, educated, and safe.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Wellbeing In The World Of Hybrid Working As remote and hybrid work becomes the norm, keeping employees fit, happy, and healthy requires new thinking.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of healthy
Adjective
  • Unlike traditional lavender scents that can feel sharp or medicinal, this one is seamlessly integrated, adding an airy, sophisticated dimension.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
  • It was born in Italy as a way of creating infusions that were intended to be medicinal and good for you.
    Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of medicinal
Adjective
  • Joe Buscaglia, Bills beat writer Rams survive Allen’s best ‘hero ball’ Throughout the first half, the Rams’ defense (and Buffalo’s game plan) made Allen look mortal.
    Tim Graham, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Plus, all of the pup's best and (hilariously worst) moments on set.
    Lauren Huff, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of good
Adjective
  • Homemade desserts can be a great holiday gift, but for people trying to maintain their weight and eat healthful foods, those gifts may not be a blessing.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Kennedy's focus on healthful foods drew some praise from other senators.
    Peter Sullivan, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of healthful
Adjective
  • This is often celebrated as another salutary effect of creating jobs for people’s spouses.
    Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
  • To that end, the ever-gracious Greene always made a point of connecting people, but more in a salutary way than a pushy way.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of salutary
Adjective
  • Overall, however, short-term economic indicators seem to offer a salubrious outlook for company stock performance.
    Bruce Brumberg, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • His contention seems to have been borne out: research increasingly supports a salubrious effect of democratic governance.
    Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2024
Definition of salubrious
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