recreative
Giving mental rest
Recreative means refreshing or restorative, providing recreation or diversion.
The word describes activities or experiences that renew energy or spirit: a recreative afternoon in the garden, the recreative value of play.
It's a somewhat formal alternative to recreational, with slightly more emphasis on restoration than mere amusement.
Recreational pursuit
- entertainmentAgreeable diversion of attention
- playRecreation or staged drama
- gamesOrganized competitive activities
- sportsCompetitive physical activities
vacation · amusement · diversion · fun · outing · picnic · retreat · festival
Imparting fresh energy
- revitalizingRestoring strength or energy
- energizingImparting renewed vitality
- stimulatingArousing interest or energy
- exhilaratingIntensely invigorating or exciting
rejuvenating · restorative · enlivening · bracing · vivifying · quickening · awakening · renewing
Pleased entertainment state
- funAmusement or pleasure
- pleasureHappy, satisfied feeling
- entertainmentAgreeable diversion of attention
- delightIntense pleasure or satisfaction
joy · playfulness · merriment · satisfaction · cheerfulness · glee · joviality · happiness
Restoration of health
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- wellnessOverall state of health
- remedialIntended to fix problems
restorative · curative · occupational · hydrotherapy · recuperation · convalescence
Free from agitation
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
- peacefulFree from disturbance
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
- sereneUntroubled and composed
restful · unwind · lounge · decompress · quietude · repose · gentle · leisurely
Skillful manual creation
- woodworkingCraft of shaping lumber
- quiltingLayered fabric stitching
- paintingPigment on canvas
- knittingLoop-based textile making
pottery · gardening · photography · fishing · birdwatching · calligraphy · scrapbooking · chess
pastime
Recreational pursuit
- entertainmentAgreeable diversion of attention
- playRecreation or staged drama
- gamesOrganized competitive activities
sports · vacation · amusement · diversion · fun · outing · picnic · retreat · festival · holiday
invigorating
Imparting fresh energy
- revitalizingRestoring strength or energy
- energizingImparting renewed vitality
- stimulatingArousing interest or energy
exhilarating · rejuvenating · restorative · enlivening · bracing · vivifying · quickening · awakening · renewing · reanimating
amusement
Pleased entertainment state
- funAmusement or pleasure
- pleasureHappy, satisfied feeling
- entertainmentAgreeable diversion of attention
delight · joy · playfulness · merriment · satisfaction · cheerfulness · glee · joviality · happiness · lighthearted
healing
Restoration of health
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- wellnessOverall state of health
remedial · restorative · curative · occupational · hydrotherapy · recuperation · convalescence
calm
Free from agitation
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
- peacefulFree from disturbance
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
serene · restful · unwind · lounge · decompress · quietude · repose · gentle · leisurely · destressing
crafting
Skillful manual creation
- woodworkingCraft of shaping lumber
- quiltingLayered fabric stitching
- paintingPigment on canvas
knitting · pottery · gardening · photography · fishing · birdwatching · calligraphy · scrapbooking · chess · archery
- recreational campingVoluntary outdoor lodging activity
- recreation centerPublic leisure venue
- recreational drugsMood-altering substances used for enjoyment
- recreation roomSpace for leisure activities
- recreational useNon-professional enjoyment purpose
- recreational vehicleMobile living quarters