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Term: meliorative

Definition:

(adjective) Having the power or tendency to improve or enhance something.

Sense 1:

Describing something that enhances or contributes positively to a situation.

Example Sentence: The meliorative effects of laughter are widely recognized in promoting overall well-being.

Sense 2:

Referring to words or expressions used to make the meaning more favorable, positive, or uplifting.

Example Sentence: The author's use of meliorative language in the novel filled the readers with hope and optimism.

Sense 3:

Indicating a variant or regional form that is more commonly used in a specific locality.

Example Sentence: The meliorative spelling of "color" as "colour" is prevalent in British English.

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