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 | ||