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1restorative
adjective re·stor·ative \ri-ˈstȯr-ə-tiv\
: having the ability to make a person feel strong or healthy again
Full Definition of RESTORATIVE
: of or relating to restoration; especially : having power to restore <restorative sleep>
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First Known Use of RESTORATIVE
14th century
Related to RESTORATIVE
- Synonyms
- good, healthy, medicinal, healthful, salubrious, salutary, salutiferous, sanative, tonic, wholesome
- Antonyms
- insalubrious, noxious, unhealthful, unhealthy, unwholesome
Rhymes with RESTORATIVE
2restorative
noun
: something that makes a person feel strong or healthy again
Full Definition of RESTORATIVE
: something that serves to restore to consciousness, vigor, or health
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First Known Use of RESTORATIVE
15th century
Rhymes with RESTORATIVE
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