Entry 2 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913 Restorative /(r?*st?r"?*t?v)/ · Re·stor·a·tive · IPA /ɹɪˈstɒɹətɪv/ a. n. 01 a. Of or pertaining to restoration; having power to restore. 1. Of or pertaining to restoration; having power to restore. “Destroys life's enemy, Hunger, with sweet restorative delight.” — Milton. 02 n. Something which serves to restore; especially, a restorative medicine. 1. Something which serves to restore; especially, a restorative medicine.