The best medicine

noun

Something that helps you feel better or happier.

Laughter is often called the best medicine
Visual representation of "the best medicine" - Something that helps you feel better or happier

Often appears as...

  • laughter is the best medicine
  • humour is the best medicine

Usage tips

Idiomatic

noun

Something that helps you feel better or happier.

Laughter is often called the best medicine
Visual representation of "the best medicine" - Something that helps you feel better or happier

Often appears as...

  • laughter is the best medicine
  • humour is the best medicine

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "the best medicine"
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Figurative Meaning

Understand that it's not literal medicine but suggests something beneficial for health or mood.

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During tough times, listening to music became the best medicine for him.
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Positive Connotation

Recognize its positive emotional implications, usually signaling joy or comfort.

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Her kind words were the best medicine after a hard day.
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Idiomatic Usage

It's an idiom, so don't change the words. 'The finest medicine' has a different meaning.

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After the reunion, I realized that friendship is truly the best medicine.
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Figurative Meaning

Understand that it's not literal medicine but suggests something beneficial for health or mood.

Illustration for Figurative Meaning
During tough times, listening to music became the best medicine for him.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Positive Connotation

Recognize its positive emotional implications, usually signaling joy or comfort.

Illustration for Positive Connotation
Her kind words were the best medicine after a hard day.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Idiomatic Usage

It's an idiom, so don't change the words. 'The finest medicine' has a different meaning.

Illustration for Idiomatic Usage
After the reunion, I realized that friendship is truly the best medicine.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Figurative Meaning

Understand that it's not literal medicine but suggests something beneficial for health or mood.

Illustration for Figurative Meaning
During tough times, listening to music became the best medicine for him.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Positive Connotation

Recognize its positive emotional implications, usually signaling joy or comfort.

Illustration for Positive Connotation
Her kind words were the best medicine after a hard day.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Idiomatic Usage

It's an idiom, so don't change the words. 'The finest medicine' has a different meaning.

Illustration for Idiomatic Usage
After the reunion, I realized that friendship is truly the best medicine.
Visual representation of the word "The best medicine"

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