redemptively
In saving fashion
In a manner that brings about redemption or salvation.
The word appears in religious contexts—Christ acted redemptively on behalf of humanity—and in secular ones describing recovery or restoration: The film ends redemptively, with the protagonist finally making amends.
Something done redemptively transforms suffering or wrongdoing into something meaningful or salvageable.
Deliverance from harm
- deliveranceRescue from bondage
- graceEffortless beauty of motion
- sanctificationMaking someone or something sacred
- atonementCompensation for wrongdoing
expiation · propitiation · absolution · justification · rebirth · renewal · transcendence · faith
Releasing resentment toward offenders
- pardonOfficial release from punishment
- mercyCompassion toward offenders
- reconciliationRestoration of friendly relations
- compassionConcern for others' distress
clemency · grace · empathy · understanding · forbearance · tolerance · amnesty · reprieve
Returning something to condition
- renewalMaking current again
- reformationProcess of improving institutions
- bettermentEnhancement of condition
- improvementPositive change in quality
growth · transformation · recovery · healing · rehabilitation · reclamation · regeneration · revitalization
Remorseful rejection of past wrongs
- contritionRemorseful state over misdeeds
- remorseGuilt for wrongdoing
- penanceSelf-mortification for wrongdoing
- confessionAdmission of wrongdoing
amends · reparation · restitution · redress · sorrow · penitence · compunction · guilt
salvation
Deliverance from harm
- deliveranceRescue from bondage
- graceEffortless beauty of motion
- sanctificationMaking someone or something sacred
atonement · expiation · propitiation · absolution · justification · rebirth · renewal · transcendence · faith · providence
forgiveness
Releasing resentment toward offenders
- pardonOfficial release from punishment
- mercyCompassion toward offenders
- reconciliationRestoration of friendly relations
compassion · clemency · grace · empathy · understanding · forbearance · tolerance · amnesty · reprieve · restoration
restoration
Returning something to condition
- renewalMaking current again
- reformationProcess of improving institutions
- bettermentEnhancement of condition
improvement · growth · transformation · recovery · healing · rehabilitation · reclamation · regeneration · revitalization · reconstruction
repentance
Remorseful rejection of past wrongs
- contritionRemorseful state over misdeeds
- remorseGuilt for wrongdoing
- penanceSelf-mortification for wrongdoing
confession · amends · reparation · restitution · redress · sorrow · penitence · compunction · guilt · sacrifice
redemptivelydamningly
In a condemning manner
corruptingly · sinfully · wickedly · depravedly · immorally
redemptivelydestructively
In a damaging manner
ruinously · devastatingly · harmfully · damagingly · detrimentally
redemptivelyharmfully
In a detrimental manner
injuriously · hurtfully · damagingly · traumatically · painfully
- redemptive arcNarrative path toward moral restoration
- redemptive loveAffection that restores wholeness