MEDICINAL Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

medicinal 1 of 2

adjective

mə-ˈdis-nəl

Definition of medicinal

as in healing

tending to cure disease or restore health even in Roman times the hot mineral springs of Bath, England, were believed to possess medicinal properties

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as in healthy

beneficial to the health of body or mind if gin and tonic is the medicinal potion that he claims, then he's done a lot of self-medication of late

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medicinal

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noun

mə-ˈdis-nəl

as in drug

a substance or preparation used to treat disease the discovery that the plant is a potent medicinal once it has been refined

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Recent Examples of medicinal

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Hernández sells bunches of medicinal herbs — his most popular online item — and ships them all over the country. — Delia Sauer, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026 Garlic Garlic is a superfood that’s been used for medicinal purposes for centuries, mainly due to its natural immune-supporting properties. — Lindsay Curtis, HEALTH, 15 Aug. 2026 One of its key functions has been for healing, often employing a complex knowledge of medicinal plants and in many cases providing the only medical services available within African American communities. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026 And there’s a reason people have been using this plant for more than 1,000 years for its feel-good and medicinal properties. — Sarah Klein, Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for medicinal

Recent Examples of Synonyms for medicinal

Adjective

Other symptoms include non-healing or bleeding wounds and feeling or seeing the maggots.

— Judy Stone, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Persistent claudication, non-healing wounds, severe swelling and numbness that doesn’t resolve are all reasons to see a clinician.

— Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026

Definition of healing

Adjective

Understanding the benefits muscle cells have as endocrine workhorses could help keep us all healthier in the long run.

— Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
Higher benchmark yields can lift financing costs even for healthy companies, potentially making some factories, data centers, acquisitions and other investments less economically viable.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of healthy

Noun

One of the first focuses under the new corporate structure will be addressing cancer drug affordability, Shah said, with a goal of accelerating the adoption of lower-cost biosimilars, which are clinically equivalent drugs akin to generic drugs.

— Ian Thomas, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
Scott’s narrator, Louise, is a musician of sorts, a frequent drug user, and a desperate diehard romantic, forever dogged by her ex-girlfriend Alex.

— Robert Rubsam, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of drug

Adjective

Whether through psychological detachment, restorative activities like sauna, or adequate sleep, recovery protects the capacities leaders need to operate effectively.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Following the 2014 guidance, many school districts shifted away from suspensions and expulsions, adopting restorative justice policies that prioritize dialogue over punishment.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of restorative

Noun

Prosecutors allege Clancy planned the killings by sending her husband to pick up takeout food and medicine, then, while he was gone, strangled the children with exercise bands.

— Melina Khan, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Vanessa graduated from Florida International University, completed medical school, and entered a three-year emergency-medicine residency program at a South Florida hospital.

— Tania Francois, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of medicine

Adjective

The outcome of the investigation, Balon said, resulted in the officer receiving a demotion in rank, an unpaid suspension, an indefinite suspension from the use of Flock and remedial ethics training.

— Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
The measure would require a social worker to ensure a child receives appropriate medical care when the child appears to need immediate emergency medical, surgical or other remedial treatment.

— City News Service, Daily News, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of remedial

Adjective

The famed supermodel has been named partner and chief brand officer of Infinity Wellness, the supplement brand best known for its True Greens powder blend and nutritional bars.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Some dietitians have additionally felt thrown off by new dietary advice that goes against the nutritional consensus, including an emphasis on meat, and the maligning of seed oils.

— Lauren Chan, STAT, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of nutritional

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