restorative

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   Having the power to make you feel healthy, strong, or refreshed again.

   After the long hike, a restorative cup of tea was exactly what she needed.

2. 2
   adj

   Helping to bring back energy, life, or vigour.

   A good night's sleep has a wonderfully restorative effect.

3. 3
   noun

   Something, such as food or medicine, that restores strength or health.

   The doctor recommended a mild restorative after his illness.

From Middle English restoratif, restoratyve, from Old French restoratif, restauratif and Medieval Latin restaurātīvus. Equivalent to restore + -ative.

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