redemptive

adjective
UK: /rɪˈdemptɪv/
US: /rɪˈdemptɪv/

  1. Having the quality of saving or improving someone or something that is bad or weak.

    1. His act was somewhat redemptive, because he helped others.
    2. The artist saw redemptive possibilities even in the ruined buildings after the war.

  2. Causing improvement or good to emerge from something negative; providing redemption.

    1. The ending wasn't just happy, it felt truly redemptive.
    2. Community service can have a redemptive effect on young offenders, helping them to turn their lives around.

Synonyms

expiatory

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "redemptive" in English means: Having the quality of saving or improving someone or something that is bad or weak., Causing improvement or good to emerge from something negative; providing redemption..

The phonetic transcription of "redemptive" is /rɪˈdemptɪv/ in British English and /rɪˈdemptɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "redemptive": expiatory.

Example usage of "redemptive": "His act was somewhat redemptive, because he helped others.". More examples on the page.