Synonyms for

Convalescent

Verb / ˌkɑ:nvʌˈlesʌnt / Another word for convalescent — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Convalescent means someone who is recovering from an illness or injury.

Synonyms & similar words

recovering recovering recuperating mending healing recouping restorative rehabilitative rehabilitatory restitutive restorative restitutory ameliorative curative healing therapeutic remedial corrective salutary

Example sentences

  1. The hospital is filled with convalescent patients who are getting better.
  2. My grandmother is convalescent after her hip surgery.
  3. I am feeling convalescent after recovering from the flu.
  4. The doctor prescribed some convalescent exercises for my broken leg.

Quotes

  • "True friendship is like sound health; the value of it is seldom known until it is lost." - Charles Caleb Colton
  • "Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship." - Buddha
  • "The greatest wealth is health." - Virgil

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