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recuperative

[ri-koo-per-uh-tiv, -puh-rey-tiv, -kyoo-] / rɪˈku pər ə tɪv, -pəˌreɪ tɪv, -ˈkyu- /
ADJECTIVE
elastic
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adjustable flexible resilient supple
STRONG
soaring variable volatile yielding
WEAK
accommodating airy animated bouncy buoyant complaisant compliant ebullient effervescent expansive high-spirited lively spirited sprightly vivacious
Antonyms
STRONGEST
hard inflexible rigid stiff
WEAK
difficult inelastic intolerant tense unadaptable unflexible ungiving unyielding
ADJECTIVE
remedial
Synonyms
STRONGEST
corrective therapeutic
WEAK
alleviative antidotal antiseptic curative curing health-giving healthful invigorating medicating medicinal purifying reformative remedying repairing restitutive sanative sanatory solving soothing tonic treating vulnerary wholesome
Antonyms
STRONGEST
harmful hurtful injurious
WEAK
damaging
ADJECTIVE
restorative
Synonyms
STRONG
corrective curative therapeutic
WEAK
antidotal healthful remedial
Antonyms
STRONG
harmful hurtful hurting injurious
WEAK
neglectful

Example Sentences

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There is emergency housing, recuperative housing, recovery housing, permanent supportive housing, shared housing and homeless-targeted affordable housing, not to mention RV lots and rental subsidies.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 21, 2023

She went into one of Illumination Foundation’s recuperative care centers.

From Slate • Feb. 20, 2023

The project had its Phase 1 grand opening July 6, in which a four-story, 96-bed recuperative care center was opened.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2022

Figures for Essex Police at the end of March this year show 180 staff were on recuperative duties and 211 on adjusted roles.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2022

With his usual recuperative energy, he went on: “Come. If there be no way open to get in, we must make one. Time is all in all to us now.”

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker