adjective / noun
restorative
rih-STOR-uh-tiv/rɪˈstɔːrətɪv/
Helping to restore health, strength, or well-being.
The warm broth and quiet rest feel restorative to the tired person.
Etymology
Latin restaurare expresses repairing or renewing. Applied to health, this becomes bringing someone back to a vigorous state; something restorative helps recover strength or well-being that has been diminished.
In context
those who described their home as restful and restorative um were more likely just to be happier and have better mental health
More examples
- Even a brief nap can have a restorative effect.
- She finds a quiet afternoon with friends a welcome restorative.
- After the long hike, soup and sleep are our favorite restoratives.
Forms
restorative · restoratives
restore verb — To bring back health, strength, or well-being.
restoration noun — The process of bringing back health or strength.
Similar words
- rejuvenating
- Emphasizes feeling younger or fresher, rather than recovering lost strength.
- invigorating
- Emphasizes increased energy and alertness rather than restful recovery.
- therapeutic
- Emphasizes healing or treatment rather than simply renewing strength.