benefic

[ buh-nef-ik ]

/ bəˈnɛf ɪk /

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adjective

doing or promoting some good; beneficent: a benefic truce; a benefic confluence of planets.

Origin of benefic

From the Latin word beneficus, dating back to 1590–1600. See bene-, -fic

Words nearby benefic

benefaction, benefactive, benefactor, benefactress, benefactrix, benefic, benefice, beneficence, beneficent, beneficial, beneficiary

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Example sentences from the Web for benefic

If the Sun and the Moon are well placed, and if there be benefic stars in the Mid-heaven, the native will rank high in the world.
The Influence of the Stars|Rosa Baughan
He sought an intimacy with the benefic Jupiter, and found it—perhaps by a secret kowtowing to Sagittarius.
The Prophet of Berkeley Square|Robert Hichens
The oppositions are uniformly evil, whether the planet involved in the direction be a benefic or malefic.
Astrology|Sepharial
But if the benefic in the 2nd should have good aspects from other planets, then there will be considerable wealth.
Astrology|Sepharial

If a benefic (Jupiter or Venus) be therein, and free from evil aspects, the same effect will accrue.
Astrology|Sepharial

British Dictionary definitions for benefic

benefic

/ (bɪˈnɛfɪk) /

adjective

a rare word for beneficent

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单词	benefic
释义	benefic [ buh-nef-ik ] / bəˈnɛf ɪk / SEE SYNONYMS FOR benefic ON THESAURUS.COM adjective doing or promoting some good; beneficent: a benefic truce; a benefic confluence of planets. Origin of benefic From the Latin word beneficus, dating back to 1590–1600. See bene-, -fic Words nearby benefic benefaction, benefactive, benefactor, benefactress, benefactrix, benefic, benefice, beneficence, beneficent, beneficial, beneficiary Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for benefic If the Sun and the Moon are well placed, and if there be benefic stars in the Mid-heaven, the native will rank high in the world. The Influence of the Stars\|Rosa Baughan He sought an intimacy with the benefic Jupiter, and found it—perhaps by a secret kowtowing to Sagittarius. The Prophet of Berkeley Square\|Robert Hichens The oppositions are uniformly evil, whether the planet involved in the direction be a benefic or malefic. Astrology\|Sepharial But if the benefic in the 2nd should have good aspects from other planets, then there will be considerable wealth. Astrology\|Sepharial If a benefic (Jupiter or Venus) be therein, and free from evil aspects, the same effect will accrue. Astrology\|Sepharial British Dictionary definitions for benefic benefic / (bɪˈnɛfɪk) / adjective a rare word for beneficent Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to benefic altruistic, beneficial, benevolent, benign, benignant, big-hearted, charitable, favorable, generous, good, helpful, humanitarian, kind, propitious, useful
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benefic

adjective

Origin of benefic

Words nearby benefic

Example sentences from the Web for benefic

British Dictionary definitions for benefic

adjective

Words related to benefic