therapeutic
word
Definition
Something is therapeutic if it helps to heal or improve health, or makes someone feel healthier or more relaxed.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in medical or wellness contexts, but also describes activities that bring relaxation or stress relief (e.g., 'therapeutic massage'). Not for acute medical emergencies. Adjective form only.
Spanish: terapéutico - terapéuticaPortuguese (BR): terapêutico - terapêuticaPortuguese (PT): terapêutico - terapêuticaChinese (Simplified): 治疗的 - 有疗效的Chinese (Traditional): 治療的 - 有療效的Hindi: चिकित्सकीय - उपचारात्मकArabic: علاجيBengali: চিকিৎসামূলক - আরামদায়ক (যা মানসিক শান্তি আনে)Russian: терапевтический - целительныйJapanese: 治療的（ちりょうてき） - 癒しになるVietnamese: có tính trị liệu - thư giãn (mang tính chữa lành)Korean: 치유적인 - 치료의Turkish: terapötik - iyileştiriciUrdu: شفابخش - علاجیIndonesian: terapeutik - menenangkan (yang menyembuhkan)
Example Sentences
A therapeutic bath can help you relax after a long day.
basic
Many people find gardening to be really therapeutic after a stressful week.
natural
Music can have a therapeutic effect on the mind.
basic
She uses therapeutic oils during massages.
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Talking to a close friend can be surprisingly therapeutic.
natural
Some people write in journals because they find it therapeutic.
natural