Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

redemptive

adjective
/rɪˈdɛmp.tɪv/
Definition
Relating to the act of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.
Examples
  • The redemptive power of love can bring healing to those in pain.
  • Many people believe that there is a redemptive quality in forgiveness.
  • His redemptive journey led him to help others who were struggling.
Meaning
The term redemptive is often used to describe something that brings about redemption or recovery from a difficult situation.
Synonyms
  • salvational
  • atoning
  • restorative