beneficial

adjective
UK /ˌben.ɪˈfɪʃ.əl/
US /ˌben.əˈfɪʃ.əl/

Something that is beneficial is good for you and helps you.

Eating vegetables is beneficial for your health.

SYNONYMS

helpfulusefulgoodadvantageousvaluable

RELATED WORDS

benefitbeneficiallybeneficiarybeneficence

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Producing good results or helpful effects.

The new law had a beneficial effect on the community.

3. Involving the receipt of funds or property under a trust or will.

She was the beneficial owner of the estate.

4. Favorable or advantageous in a particular situation.

The extra practice was beneficial for the team before the match.