redemptive

• Beschreibt etwas, das der Erlösung, Sühne oder Wiedergutmachung dient, oft im religiösen, moralischen oder erzählerischen Kontext.

Describes something that serves to redeem or atone for a fault, mistake, or negative situation; often used in religious, moral, or narrative contexts.

1. Relating to redemptionC1formal

   Connected to the act of being saved or rescued from a negative state, often in a moral or spiritual sense.

   erlösend

   • The story had a redemptive arc for the main character.
   • His redemptive actions helped restore his reputation.
   • She found a redemptive quality in helping others.

   Synonymeexpiatoryredeemingsalvificsaving

2. Bringing salvationC1formal

   Having the power to save someone from sin or wrongdoing, often in a religious context.

   Erlösend

   • The redemptive power of faith is a central theme in many religions.
   • He believed in the redemptive nature of sincere apology.
   • The sermon focused on the redemptive love of God.

   Synonymeredeemingsalvificsaving

   Antonymecondemningdamningpunishing