benefic
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Definition
- 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
- exerting a favorable or beneficent influence
- a benefic star
- a benefic force