Restoratively

Part of speech: adverb

Definitions

1. In a manner that aids in returning to a former state Characterized by approaches that encourage renewal and healing Pertaining to techniques that restore health and enhance well-being
2. Done with the effect of helping to bring back a previous condition or health
3. Acting so as to support healing or a return to a normal state

Etymology: "Restoratively" is about as plain as English etymology gets: it is simply "restorative" with the adverbial ending "-ly" added. The adjective "restorative" comes from the verb "restore," which descends from Latin "restaurare," meaning to renew or rebuild, and the "-ative" ending marks a word that tends toward or produces an action. So the adverb describes doing something in a way that tends to repair or revive. The sense of the root has stayed close to its original physical idea of putting something back into its former state. A restorative was once a thing that brought back strength, health or vigour, and the adverb carries that meaning into the manner of an action, so that something done restoratively is done with the aim of healing.

Synonyms: therapeutically, healingly, rejuvenatingly, refreshingly, renewingly

Antonyms: destructively, harmfully, damagingly, worsening, debilitatingly