D defs.my
Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913

Helpful

/hĕl'-pfəl/ · Help·ful · IPA /ˈhɛlp.fl̩/
01 a. Furnishing help; giving aid; assistant; useful; salutary.
  1. 1.
    Furnishing help; giving aid; assistant; useful; salutary.
    “Heavens make our presence and our practices Pleasant and helpful to him!” Shak.