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beneficent |
resulting in an improvement or advantage; beneficial. [1/3 definitions] |
benign |
favorable or beneficial. [1/4 definitions] |
benignant |
beneficial. [1/3 definitions] |
benignity |
the quality or condition of being kind or beneficial; benignancy. |
boon1 |
something beneficial, as a favor or blessing. |
consumerism |
the idea that the consumption of goods is beneficial to society or its economy. [1/2 definitions] |
do somebody good |
to have a beneficial effect on someone. |
dysfunctional |
of a relationship, family, or social group, not working normally or in a way beneficial to all. [1/2 definitions] |
enjoyment |
the use of something beneficial. [1/3 definitions] |
footsie |
the act of flirting, or of encouraging a close, mutually beneficial, and usu. secret relationship. [1/2 definitions] |
good |
having qualities that are desired, enjoyed, or beneficial; desirable. [1/25 definitions] |
grateful |
beneficial or pleasing; welcome. [1/2 definitions] |
healthful |
beneficial to the health. [1/2 definitions] |
make a difference |
to make a significant and beneficial impact on the lives of other people or living things. [1/2 definitions] |
play footsie with |
to engage in or strive for a close, mutually beneficial, surreptitious relationship or cooperation. |
plus |
positive or beneficial. [1/7 definitions] |
probiotic |
beneficial microorganisms found in certain dietary supplements and food products, esp. dairy products such as yogurt. [1/2 definitions] |
profitable |
beneficial; advantageous. [1/2 definitions] |
salutary |
having or intended to have a beneficial effect. [1/2 definitions] |
sleep |
the state of a person or animal that is sleeping, or this state viewed as beneficial activity to restore the body. [1/9 definitions] |
stomachic |
of, relating to, or beneficial to the stomach. [1/2 definitions] |
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