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| 1. | [ adjective ] promoting or enhancing well-being | |
| Synonyms: | good | |
| Examples: | "an arms limitation agreement beneficial to all countries" "the beneficial effects of a temperate climate" "the experience was good for her" |
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| Related terms: | advantageous | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health | |
| Synonyms: | salutary good | |
| Examples: | "beneficial effects of a balanced diet" "a good night's sleep" "the salutary influence of pure air" |
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| Related terms: | healthful | |
| Similar spelling: |
beneficially benefic beneficiate beneficiary beneficiation benefice beneficed benficiate beneficent beneficence |
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