English adjective: restorative | |||
1. | restorative tending to impart new life and vigor to | ||
Samples | The renewing warmth of the sunshine. | ||
Synonyms | renewing, revitalising, revitalizing, reviving | ||
Similar | invigorating | ||
Antonyms | debilitating | ||
2. | restorative promoting recuperation | ||
Samples | Recuperative powers. Strongly recuperative remedies. Restorative effects of exercise. | ||
Synonyms | recuperative | ||
Similar | healthful | ||
Antonyms | unhealthful | ||
English noun: restorative | |||
1. | restorative (artifact) a medicine that strengthens and invigorates | ||
Synonyms | tonic | ||
Broader (hypernym) | medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | bracer, pick-me-up | ||
2. | restorative (artifact) a device for treating injury or disease | ||
Synonyms | corrective | ||
Broader (hypernym) | device | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | face pack, pack, pack, pick-me-up, pickup, prosthesis, prosthetic device | ||