profitable
Translation
profitable, lucrative, beneficial, worthwhile
Examples
It was a very profitable business venture.
It was a very profitable business venture.
The trip was profitable in many ways.
The trip was profitable in many ways.
Grammar Patterns
a profitable ((noun)) resulting in a profit It was a very profitable business venture.
be profitable for sb./sth. to be beneficial for someone or something The deal was profitable for everyone involved.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lucrative, rewarding, worthwhile; Antonyms: unprofitable, loss-making
Etymology
From 'profit' + '-able', a suffix meaning 'capable of'.
Memory Tips
Something that is 'able' to make a 'profit'.