English adjective: convalescent | |||
1. | convalescent returning to health after illness or debility | ||
Samples | Convalescent children are difficult to keep in bed. | ||
Synonyms | recovering | ||
Similar | ill, sick | ||
Antonyms | well | ||
English noun: convalescent | |||
1. | convalescent (person) a person who is recovering from illness | ||
Broader (hypernym) | diseased person, sick person, sufferer | ||