C2adjectiveformalhealth
US/rɪˈkuː.pər.ə.tɪv/
UK/rɪˈkuː.pər.ə.tɪv/
helping someone to get well or regain strength after illness or tiredness
In context
A week in the mountains had a recuperative effect on her.
The old doctor believed in the recuperative power of fresh air.
Sleep is a recuperative process that the body cannot skip.
Words that go with recuperative
adjective + noun
- recuperative powersThe body has remarkable recuperative powers.
- recuperative sleepHe took a long, recuperative sleep after the trip.
- recuperative processHealing is a slow recuperative process.
- recuperative effectRest has a recuperative effect on tired muscles.
- recuperative holidayThey needed a recuperative holiday by the sea.