beneficial
adjective
ben·e·fi·cial
ˌbe-nə-ˈfi-shəl 
1
: producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit entry 1 sense 1)
the beneficial effects of regular exercise
insects that are beneficial to your garden
2
: receiving or entitling one to receive advantage, use, or benefit
a beneficial owner of securities
a beneficial interest in an estate
beneficialness
noun
Examples of beneficial in a Sentence
He hopes the new drug will prove beneficial to many people.
Regular exercise has many beneficial health effects.
They have a relationship that is beneficial to both of them.
Some insects are harmful but others are beneficial.
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Lindsey Desoto, Health, 15 Nov. 2025
Even though baking can kill some of the live bacteria, sourdough still keeps beneficial compounds that may help fight inflammation and protect your cells.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 14 Nov. 2025
Wolff’s relationship with Epstein appeared to be largely beneficial to his career.
—Miami Herald, 14 Nov. 2025
At the same time, there’s a significant amount of pent-up demand in the housing sector, which should be beneficial for the home improvement retailer.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 14 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for beneficial
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“Beneficial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beneficial. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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beneficial
adjective
ben·e·fi·cial
ˌben-ə-ˈfish-əl
: producing results that are good for health and happiness
beneficialness
noun
Legal Definition
beneficial
adjective
ben·e·fi·cial
ˌbe-nə-ˈfi-shəl
1
: providing benefits or advantages
2
: receiving or entitling one to receive an advantage, benefit, or use
a beneficial shareholder
a beneficial estate
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