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redemptive

Pronunciation: [rɪˈdɛmptɪv]

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Learn how to use redemptive in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “morality”

(adjective) something that helps to save or improve a situation. If an action or quality is redemptive, it leads to good changes and makes things better, especially after something bad has happened.

Example

Volunteering at the shelter felt like a redemptive act for her after a difficult year.

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His selfish behavior was not redemptive; it only made the situation worse.

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What makes a person's actions redemptive in this story?

Context: “religion”

(adjective) related to being saved from sin or wrongdoing in a spiritual way. If something is called redemptive, it means it helps people get forgiveness or a fresh start.

Example

The church focuses on redemptive teachings that encourage forgiveness and hope.

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Without redemptive qualities, many people feel lost and hopeless.

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Why do you think redemptive stories resonate with so many people?

How to pronounce redemptive

Pronunciation: [rɪˈdɛmptɪv]

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