They found that not only do humans need less sleep than chimps, macaques and lemurs, we spend a greater percentage of our slumber in the deeper, more restorative stages of sleep.
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Restorative
/ɹɪˈstɒɹətɪv/
Synonyms for "restorative" (160 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (32)
Noun(9 words)
activatoradjuvantaidalterativeanalepticanimatorarouserassistanceastringentbalmbalmybalsambracerbracingcompensatorycordialcorrectivecorroborantcurativecure
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Adjective(2 words)
coastal ecosystem recoveriesecological recovery process
Strong matches (48)
Noun(17 words)
ecological recovery trendelixirenvironmental restoration actionenvironmentally restorativehealinginner peacemore conservationalreactivatingreanimatingrebuildingrechargingreconditioningreconnectingreconstitutingreconstructingrecoveringrecovery phase
Adjective(5 words)
energizerexhilaratinggratefulhealinghealing agenthealing qualityhealthfulhelphuman dynamoiatricindemnificatoryinvigoratinglifelife of the partymedicativemedicinalmotivating forcemotive powerphoenixlikepick-me-up
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Related words (80)
redeemingredemptionalredemptiverefreshingregenerativereliefremedialremedial measureremedyrenascentreorganizationalreparativereparatoryreproductiverestitutiverestitutoryresurgentretributivereversionalreversionary
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revertiblerevisionalrevivingroborantsalutarysanativesanatorysovereign remedyspark plugspecificspecific remedystimulantstimulatingstimulatorstimulusstrengtheningsuccortherapeutictheriactonicvitamin shotvulnerarywholesome
Adjective(10 words)
redemptoryrehabilitativeremedial programrenewingrevitalisingrevitalizingrevivingrural declinesalubrioussoft stance
Noun(22 words)
redressingrefreshingrefreshmentregeneratingrejuvenatingremakingremedyrenewalrenewingrenovativereparativereplenishingrestorationistrestoringresurrectingrevitalizingsupplementtherapeutictonicsunscrambling
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upliftwetland restoration plan
Verb(5 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: tonic, activator, adjuvant, aid, alterative.
- Sentence evidence is available for restorative, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "restorative".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "restorative"
Keep "restorative" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "restorative" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "restorative", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "restorative" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
13 entriesadjectiveaidbenefitdevicefood productmedicamentmedicationmedicinal drugmedicinenutritionremedytherapeutic agenttreatment
More specific
18 entriesShowing 16 of 18 words.
Collocations
7 entriesrestorative carerestorative effectrestorative justicerestorative medicinerestorative sleeprestorative tonicrestorative yoga
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
5 entriessimilar
2 entriesSample sentences
11 total sentences available.
Include restorative yoga for relaxation and recovery.
Source: tatoeba (11889946)
She felt stronger and full of life, as if she just woke up from a restorative rest.
Source: tatoeba (12540184)
Yazidi activists and religious freedom advocates say restorative justice is needed for the community to recover from the genocide and remain in Iraq.
Source: tatoeba (12893897)
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "restorative"?
Closest matches include tonic, activator, adjuvant, aid, alterative.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "restorative"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.