Synonyms for

Beneficial

Verb / ˌbenʌˈfɪʃʌl / Another word for beneficial — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Producing good or helpful results; favorable or advantageous

Synonyms & similar words

good advantageous helpful useful profitable valuable productive effective fruitful rewarding benefic benignant salutary favorable propitious expedient conducive constructive positive wholesome healthful

Synonyms by register

Formal

advantageous favorable profitable salutary

Informal

good helpful useful great

Literary

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Antonyms

harmful detrimental damaging deleterious injurious unhelpful disadvantageous

Common collocations

  • highly beneficial
  • extremely beneficial
  • mutually beneficial
  • beneficial effect
  • beneficial to
  • beneficial for
  • beneficial impact

Word family

noun benefit
verb benefit
adverb beneficially

Usage note

Beneficial is often followed by 'to' or 'for' to indicate what or whom it helps. It generally carries a positive connotation.

Example sentences

  1. Swimming is a beneficial exercise for your body.
  2. Reading books is beneficial for your brain.
  3. Eating fruits and vegetables is beneficial for your health.
  4. Helping others is a beneficial thing to do.
  5. A good education is beneficial for your future.

Quotes

  • The beneficial effect of improving employment is hardly confined to the workers themselves.
  • The beneficial effect of air travel is so immense that it is impossible to calculate.
  • There are few things more beneficial than being outdoors and getting some fresh air.

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