sanative
adjective
san·a·tive ˈsa-nə-tiv 
: having the power to cure or heal : curative, restorative
Synonyms
- good
- healthful
- healthy
- medicinal
- restorative
- salubrious
- salutary
- salutiferous
- tonic
- wholesome
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Example Sentences
there's nothing like the sanative value of a good night's sleep
Word History
Etymology
Middle English sanatif, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin sanativus, from Latin sanatus, past participle of sanare to cure, from sanus healthy
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
sanative
adjective
san·a·tive ˈsan-ət-iv
: having the power to cure or heal : curative
sanative
adjective
as in medicinal
beneficial to the health of body or mind there's nothing like the sanative value of a good night's sleep Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- medicinal
- healthy
- good
- healthful
- salutary
- salubrious
- nutritional
- restorative
- wholesome
- tonic
- curative
- remedial
- refreshing
- recuperative
- useful
- alleviative
- corrective
- sanitary
- rehabilitative
- advantageous
- rejuvenating
- antiseptic
- hygienic
- nourishing
- salutiferous
- aseptic
- clean
- nutritious
- nontoxic
- nonpoisonous
- rejuvenescent
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- noxious
- injurious
- pernicious
- harmful
- unwholesome
- deleterious
- unhealthful
- toxic
- insalubrious
- unhealthy
- damaging
- poisonous
- infectious
- insanitary
- sickening
- unsanitary
- unhygienic