Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Exerting a favorable or beneficent influence; promoting good or well-being: "Benefic" describes something that has a positive, helpful, or kindly effect.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • The planet Jupiter is often considered a benefic star in traditional astrology.
  • Her presence in the community had a profoundly benefic influence on everyone.
  • They believed the talisman held a benefic force that would protect the home.

Advanced Usage

• "Benefic aspect": In astrology, this term refers to a favorable angular relationship between planets, believed to bring positive influences.
  • The benefic aspect between Venus and Jupiter is thought to bring good fortune.
• "Benefic power": A force or energy that is inherently good or constructive.
  • The ancient text spoke of a benefic power residing in the sacred grove.

Variants and Related Words

• Beneficent (adj): Characterized by or performing acts of kindness or charity; generous.
  • The foundation was known for its beneficent work in education.
• Beneficial (adj): Producing good or helpful results; advantageous.
  • Regular exercise is beneficial to your health.
• Benefactor (n): A person who gives money or other help to a person or cause.
  • An anonymous benefactor donated funds for the new library.

Synonyms

• Benevolent: Well-meaning and kindly.
• Favorable: Advantageous; expressing approval.
• Salutary: Producing good effects; beneficial.

Antonyms

• Malefic: Having a harmful or evil influence.
• Detrimental: Tending to cause harm.
• Baneful: Destructive or poisonous.

Adjective

1. exerting a favorable or beneficent influence
   • a benefic star
   • a benefic force