ameliorative

adjective

Pronunciation: əˈmiːliəreɪtɪv

Definition

Serving to make a bad or unsatisfactory situation better.

Examples

• The committee introduced several ameliorative measures to address the rising poverty levels in the district.

• He sought an ameliorative solution to the conflict that would satisfy both parties involved.

• The medication provided an ameliorative benefit, significantly reducing the patient's chronic pain.

Synonyms of ameliorative

Words with a similar meaning to ameliorative:

• helpful
• improving
• remedial
• mitigating

Antonyms of ameliorative

Words with the opposite meaning to ameliorative:

• worsening
• aggravating

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