redemptive

adjective

re·​demp·​tive ri-ˈdem(p)-tiv How to pronounce redemptive (audio)
: of, relating to, or bringing about redemption
redemptive suffering

Examples of redemptive in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The win was redemptive for West Hills (15-6), a third-year program. Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2024 He was taken with the song’s redemptive love story and tucked it away, hoping for the right time to record it. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 9 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for redemptive 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'redemptive.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of redemptive was in the 15th century

Dictionary Entries Near redemptive

Cite this Entry

“Redemptive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redemptive. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

More from Merriam-Webster on redemptive

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!