adjective

lucrative

lucrative, profitable, remunerative

He has a very lucrative business.

He has a very lucrative business.

It was a lucrative contract for the company.

It was a lucrative contract for the company.

((a lucrative noun)) describes something that produces a lot of profit. He has a lucrative business.

Synonyms: profitable, remunerative, gainful; Antonyms: unprofitable

From Latin 'lucrum', meaning 'profit' or 'gain'.

Think 'lucky' and 'creative'. A lucky and creative idea can be very lucrative.

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