BENEFICIAL
Dictionary entry overview: What does beneficial mean? • BENEFICIAL (adjective)
The adjective BENEFICIAL has 2 senses:
1. promoting or enhancing well-being
2. tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health
Familiarity information: BENEFICIAL used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• BENEFICIAL (adjective)
Meaning:
Promoting or enhancing well-being
Synonyms:
beneficial; good
Context examples:
an arms limitation agreement beneficial to all countries / the beneficial effects of a temperate climate / the experience was good for her
Similar:
advantageous (giving an advantage)
Meaning:
Tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health
Synonyms:
salutary; beneficial; good
Context examples:
beneficial effects of a balanced diet / a good night's sleep / the salutary influence of pure air
Similar:
healthful (conducive to good health of body or mind)
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