Healing

/ˈhiːlɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The process of becoming sound or healthy again.

Yoga and meditation can be an important part of the healing process after trauma.

The act of restoring health.

The doctor emphasized that rest and nutrition are key to healing from surgery.

adjective

Having the ability to heal; promoting health or recovery.

She found the healing properties of essential oils to be quite effective in reducing stress.

Relating to the process of healing.

The healing touch of the therapist helped alleviate his pain.

From the Old English 'hælan', meaning 'to cure, make whole'.

healing touch

A gentle approach to healing that conveys care and comfort.

self-healing

The process by which a person recovers from ailments through their own efforts.

healing process

The series of steps or stages involved in recovery or improvement.

therapy

Treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder.

cure

A means of healing or restoring to health.

remedy

A medicine or treatment for a disease or injury.

Hippie healing

They believe in hippie healing methods like crystals and incense.

Vibe check for healing

After the breakup, he did a vibe check for healing before moving on.