helpful
adjective
giving or rendering aid or assistance; of service.
helpfully
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a word derived from
helpful.
Example Sentences
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“It’s so not casual,” Shawkat chimes in, helpfully.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
The attention economy is often portrayed helpfully by media outlets as an individual problem to be mitigated by reducing our own dependence on screens and devices.
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026
The real feel, the weather apps helpfully tell us, is always a few degrees higher.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
The production, directed by Jenny Koons, doubles down on the mystery, not always helpfully.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
“If it hurts to talk you can whisper,” Horace added helpfully.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
