restorative
Bringing back strength
Restorative describes something that restores health, strength, or well-being: a restorative nap, the restorative powers of nature.
As a noun, a restorative is a tonic or remedy that revives: The hot soup was just the restorative I needed.
In legal and educational contexts, restorative justice or restorative practices focus on repairing harm rather than punishment.
Curative treatment or fix
- cureTreatment that heals
- salveTopical healing preparation
- balmHealing topical preparation
- ointmentMedicated skin cream
bandage · antiseptic · suture · dressing · plaster · poultice · compress · liniment
Pleasingly restorative
- revitalizingRestoring strength or energy
- invigoratingImparting fresh energy
- energizingImparting renewed vitality
- revivingRestoring vitality or consciousness
recharging · enlivening · awakening · renewing · reinvigorating · bracing · stimulating · vivifying
Mythical healing draught
- potionEnchanted liquid mixture
- tinctureHerb steeped in alcohol
- cordialWarmly friendly manner
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
decoction · brew · draught · balm · essence · remedy · physic · panacea
Recovery from injury/addiction
- convalescencePost-illness healing phase
- recuperationGradual return to health
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- comebackRecovery after decline
regain · reclaim · mending · bounce-back · overcoming · redemption · reinstatement · rehab
Restoring to fullness
- sustainingMaintaining over time
- nutritiveProviding bodily sustenance
- fortifyingMaking stronger or sturdier
- wholesomeConducive to well-being
hearty · comforting · soup · broth · congee · porridge · stew · electrolytes
Treatment restoring bodily function
- hydrotherapyWater-based medical treatment
- massageSoft tissue manipulation
- acupunctureTherapeutic needle insertion
- chiropracticSpine-focused alternative medicine
aromatherapy · yoga · stretching · bodywork · reiki · reflexology · cupping · sauna
remedy
Curative treatment or fix
ointment · bandage · antiseptic · suture · dressing · plaster · poultice · compress · liniment · unguent
refreshing
Pleasingly restorative
- revitalizingRestoring strength or energy
- invigoratingImparting fresh energy
- energizingImparting renewed vitality
reviving · recharging · enlivening · awakening · renewing · reinvigorating · bracing · stimulating · vivifying · fortifying
elixir
Mythical healing draught
infusion · decoction · brew · draught · balm · essence · remedy · physic · panacea · antidote
rehabilitation
Recovery from injury/addiction
- convalescencePost-illness healing phase
- recuperationGradual return to health
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
comeback · regain · reclaim · mending · bounce-back · overcoming · redemption · reinstatement · rehab · rebound
replenishing
Restoring to fullness
- sustainingMaintaining over time
- nutritiveProviding bodily sustenance
- fortifyingMaking stronger or sturdier
wholesome · hearty · comforting · soup · broth · congee · porridge · stew · electrolytes · hydrating
physiotherapy
Treatment restoring bodily function
- hydrotherapyWater-based medical treatment
- massageSoft tissue manipulation
- acupunctureTherapeutic needle insertion
chiropractic · aromatherapy · yoga · stretching · bodywork · reiki · reflexology · cupping · sauna · flotation
- yogaasana, asanas, pranayama, yoga class, yoga pose
- beauty termsmatte, dewy, hydrating, moisturizing, smoothing
- Exercise Typesintense, light, moderate, vigorous, low-impact
- energizerscoffee, caffeine, energy drinks, energy drink, espresso
- invigoratingenergizing, revitalizing, refreshing, stimulating, bracing
- healing effectstherapeutic, curative, healing, soothing, pain relief
restorativeharmful
Causing damage or injury
damaging · injurious · deleterious · toxic · poisonous
restorativeexhausting
Depleting one's stamina
draining · depleting · debilitating · enervating · enfeebling
restorativedestructive
Causing severe harm
degenerative · deteriorating · degrading · corrosive · ruinous
- building restorationRepairing deteriorated structures
- art restorationRepairing deteriorated creative works
- hair restorationReversing baldness medically
- antique restorationRepairing historical objects
- forest restorationReviving damaged woodland ecosystems
- furniture restorationRepairing aged wooden pieces
restoration, restorations, restoratives, restorative justice