restorative
refreshing; gives back strength
Something restorative helps you feel strong and well again.
a restorative [activity/experience/thing]
- A long bath can be surprisingly restorative after a stressful day.
- She found the quiet walk by the sea deeply restorative.
- The doctor emphasized the importance of restorative sleep during recovery.
- I need a restorative break.
- Sleep is restorative.
repairing or restoring something damaged
Restorative means it repairs something and makes it good again.
restorative [treatment/surgery/work/therapy]
- The hospital offers restorative therapy to help patients regain mobility.
- Restorative work on the building preserved its original features.
- He underwent restorative surgery after the accident.
- This treatment is restorative.
- They did restorative work on the house.
focused on repairing harm and relationships
Restorative means trying to fix harm and rebuild trust instead of only punishing.
restorative [approach/process/practice]
- The school adopted a restorative approach to reduce suspensions.
- Restorative methods often bring together those harmed and those responsible to agree on steps to repair the damage.
- Some communities use restorative programs to address low-level offenses.
- They used a restorative approach.
- Restorative practices can rebuild trust.
a drink or medicine that restores strength
A restorative is something you take to feel strong again.
a restorative; restoratives
- After the hike, he poured himself a small restorative and sat by the fire.
- She recommended a mild herbal restorative to help him regain his appetite.
- The menu offered hot broth as a restorative for anyone feeling under the weather.
- He drank a restorative.
- This tonic is a restorative.
- Base: restorative
- Base: restorative
- Plural: restoratives
restorative dentistry
1dentistry that repairs teeth
Restorative dentistry fixes damaged teeth.
- The clinic specializes in restorative dentistry, including crowns and implants.
- After the accident, he needed restorative dentistry to repair several teeth.
- Restorative dentistry can improve both function and appearance.
restorative justice
1justice focused on repairing harm
Restorative justice tries to fix the harm done, not only punish.
- The city expanded restorative justice programs for first-time offenders.
- Restorative justice can include facilitated meetings between victims and offenders when both agree.
- Supporters argue that restorative justice reduces reoffending by emphasizing accountability.
restorative practices
1methods to repair harm in communities
Restorative practices are ways to solve conflict by repairing harm and rebuilding trust.
- The district trained teachers to use restorative practices to handle conflict.
- Restorative practices often involve guided conversations and agreements about repair.
- Some workplaces use restorative practices after incidents of harassment or misconduct.
restorative sleep
1sleep that truly refreshes
Restorative sleep is sleep that makes you feel better and rested.
- Stress can make it hard to get restorative sleep.
- Limiting caffeine late in the day may improve restorative sleep.
- After a week of travel, he finally had a night of restorative sleep.
restorative yoga
1gentle yoga for deep relaxation
Restorative yoga is gentle yoga that helps you relax and recover.
- She goes to restorative yoga on Sunday evenings to unwind.
- The studio offers restorative yoga classes for people recovering from injury.
- In restorative yoga, props like bolsters and blankets help support the body.