benefic

adjective

bə-ˈne-fik How to pronounce benefic (audio)
Definition of beneficnext
as in beneficial
promoting or contributing to personal or social well-being the belief that participation in sports has a benefic influence on a young person

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Recent Examples of benefic This would be equivalent to a cosmic blessing on your public image, compliments of the benefic planets. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 12 Aug. 2025 Independently, both Jupiter and Venus are benefic planets that promote love, fortune, and expanded opportunities. —Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, 14 Aug. 2017
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  1. beneficial
  2. favorable
  3. helpful
Adjective
  • During sleep, heart rate and blood pressure drop too, which is beneficial for the little vessels in your brain.
    — Erica Sloan, SELF, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Foliage color can vary between individual trees, which is why planting–and shopping–in fall is beneficial.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
Definition of beneficial
Adjective
  • So, all in all, hair questions seem like a favorable thing.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Political stability, a favorable family-office regime, independent courts, and Mandarin fluency made Singapore a natural draw for China's super-rich.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Definition of favorable
Adjective
  • These offer a helpful guide to behaviors with positive effects.
    — Tracy Brower, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • This can be helpful for people who have back and knee pain.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
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