therapeutic
adjective/ˌθɛrəˈpjuːtɪk/
Frequency rank: #5,093 most common English word
Meaning
Having a healing or beneficial effect on the body or mind.
Example sentence
Many people find gardening to be therapeutic because it helps them relax and reduce stress.
Synonyms & related words
- healing
- soothing
- restorative
- beneficial
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