beneficadj.
/bɪˈnɛfɪk/ 1. Astrology. Of good or favourable influence.
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the world > the universe > heavenly body > as influence on mankind > [adjective] > benign
benefic1601
benigna1631
benevolous1642
benefical1647
sanguine1647
the mind > mental capacity > expectation > foresight, foreknowledge > prediction, foretelling > an omen, sign, portent > [adjective] > of good omen
luckyc1450
benefic1601
well-boding1603
auspicial1614
auspicious1614
benevolous1642
dexter1646
benefical1647
auspical1656
well-omened1720
promissory1732
auspicatory1734
dextral1774
1601 B. Jonson Fountaine of Selfe-love v. iv. sig. Lv The fourth..is the kinde, and truly Benefique Eucolos. View more context for this quotation
1686 J. Goad Astro-meteorologica ii. ii. 166 Our Venus is reckoned moist, and therefore Benefique.
1884 Zadkiel's Alm. 40 The Moon forms benefic aspects with the primary planets.
2. gen. Beneficent, kindly, benign.
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the world > action or operation > behaviour > good behaviour > kindness > [adjective]
mildeOE
blitheOE
goodOE
well-willingOE
beina1200
goodfulc1275
blithefula1300
faira1300
benignc1320
gainc1330
sweetc1330
kinda1333
propicec1350
well-willeda1382
well-disposeda1393
well-hearteda1393
well-willinga1393
friendsomea1400
well-willya1400
charitablec1405
well-willed1417
good-heartedc1425
kindlyc1425
honeyed1435
propitious1440
affectuousc1441
willya1449
homelyc1450
benevolous1470
benigned1470
benevolent1482
favourousc1485
well-meaned1488
well-meaning1498
humanec1500
favourablec1503
affectionatea1516
well-mindedc1522
beneficial1526
propiciant1531
benignate1533
well-intendeda1535
beneficious1535
kind-hearted1535
well-given1535
affectioned1539
well-wishing1548
figgy?1549
good-meaning1549
affectedc1553
affectionated1561
well-natured1561
well-affected?1563
officious1565
well-inclined1569
good-natured1582
partial1587
graceful?1593
well-intentioned1598
beneficent1616
candid1633
kindlike1637
benefic1641
kindly-hearted1762
well-meant1765
benignanta1782
sweet-hearted1850
1641 J. Milton Animadversions 36 He being..of free power to turne his benefick and fatherly regard to what Region or Kingdome he pleases.
1873 R. Browning Red Cotton Night-cap Country i. 63 Is there not the Church To intercede and bring benefic truce At outset?
1876 R. W. Emerson Ess. 2nd Ser. vi. 149 As if that terrific or benefic force did not find us then also, and fashion cities.
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