Ameliorative — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /ə-ˈmēl-yə-ˌrāt/ ame·lio·rate

Meaning & Definition of Ameliorative

Ameliorative (verb)

  1. to make better or more tolerable
  2. to grow better

Ameliorative (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in supportive, constructive

    similar: amelioratory, bettering, constructive, supportive, gainful, lucrative, remunerative, advisable, desirable, healthful, healthy, salubrious, salutiferous, wholesome, auspicious, promising, propitious, gratifying, rewarding, satisfying, advantageous, benefic, beneficent, beneficial, benignant, favorable, friendly, good, helpful, kindly, profitable, salutary
    opposite: bad, disadvantageous, unfavorable, unfriendly, unhelpful, unprofitable, damaging, deleterious, harmful, injurious, insalubrious

Related Entry: Ameliorate (verb)

Ameliorate is a different word from Ameliorative. The synonyms below are for ameliorate, not for ameliorative.

  1. to make better

    "social legislation that must be given credit for ameliorating the lot of millions of deprived people"

    similar: amend, better, enhance, enrich, help, improve, meliorate, perfect, refine, upgrade
    related: correct, emend, rectify, reform, remediate, remedy, edit, fine-tune, redraft, refurbish, rehab, rehabilitate, revamp, revise, rework, beef (up), boost, fortify, intensify, reinforce, strengthen, fine, hone, polish, retouch, touch up
    opposite: worsen
    near: damage, endamage, harm, hurt, impair, injure, spoil, tarnish, vitiate, blemish, blight, deface, disfigure, flaw, mar, diminish, lessen, lower, reduce

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Ameliorative

The most common words with a similar meaning to Ameliorative:

amelioratory, bettering, constructive, supportive, gainful, lucrative, remunerative, advisable, desirable, healthful, healthy, salubrious, salutiferous, wholesome, auspicious, promising, propitious, gratifying, rewarding, satisfying, advantageous, benefic, beneficent, beneficial, benignant, favorable, friendly, good, helpful, kindly, profitable, salutary

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Ameliorative

Words with the opposite meaning of Ameliorative:

bad, disadvantageous, unfavorable, unfriendly, unhelpful, unprofitable, damaging, deleterious, harmful, injurious, insalubrious

Word Forms of Ameliorative

Inflections: ameliorated, ameliorating

Derived words: amelioration (noun), ameliorative (adjective), ameliorator (noun), amelioratory (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Ameliorative

alteration (after French améliorer) of meliorate

First known use: 1653t

Frequently Asked Questions about Ameliorative

What does "Ameliorative" mean?

"Ameliorative" means to make better or more tolerable. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to make better or more tolerable.

What is another word for "Ameliorative"?

Other words for "Ameliorative" include amelioratory, bettering, constructive, supportive, gainful, lucrative, remunerative and advisable. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Ameliorative" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Ameliorative"?

There are 32 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Ameliorative". Common alternatives include amelioratory, bettering, constructive, supportive, gainful, lucrative, remunerative, advisable, desirable and healthful.

What is the opposite of "Ameliorative"?

Antonyms of "Ameliorative" include bad, disadvantageous, unfavorable, unfriendly, unhelpful, unprofitable, damaging and deleterious.

Is "Ameliorative" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Ameliorative" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Ameliorative"?

"Ameliorative" is pronounced /ə-ˈmēl-yə-ˌrāt/ and divided into syllables as ame·lio·rate.

What is the origin of the word "Ameliorative"?

"Ameliorative" comes from alteration (after French améliorer) of meliorate. First known use: 1653t.

What is another word for "Ameliorative" meaning "as in supportive, constructive"?

When "Ameliorative" (adjective) means as in supportive, constructive, synonyms include amelioratory, bettering, constructive, supportive, gainful and lucrative. Opposites in this sense include bad, disadvantageous, unfavorable and unfriendly.