restorative

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adjective

re·​stor·​ative ri-ˈstȯr-ə-tiv How to pronounce restorative (audio)
Synonyms of restorativenext
: 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

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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
The valley has long had the ingredients of a restorative getaway. — David Hochman, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 He's deeply immersed in areas of health and wellness, having put years of effort into his own body work and restorative healing studies. — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
Noun
Children larked, dogs romped, and weary grownups slumbered, while some enjoyed a restorative, and others were, well, deep in conversation. — Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 3 June 2022 The wild prawn cocktail with Bere Island crab (€26) is sweet and briny, while the squash soup (€10) is a restorative. — John Mariani, Forbes, 20 June 2022 See All Example Sentences for restorative

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English restauratif, restoratif "capable of restoring health," borrowed from Anglo-French restauratif, borrowed from Medieval Latin restaurātīvus, from Latin restaurātus, past participle of restaurāre "to return to its former condition, restore" + -īvus -ive

Noun

Middle English restauratif, noun derivative of restauratif, restoratif restorative entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 7 Jul. 2026.

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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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