lucrative (/ˈluː.krə.tɪv/)
adjective · Advanced · Work & Business
🔊 /ˈluː.krə.tɪv/
Meaning
Meaning: producing a lot of profit
Something lucrative produces a great deal of money or profit. Speakers weigh lucrative options against meaningful ones.
Examples
🗣 It turned out to be a surprisingly lucrative venture.
Etymology
From Latin ‘lucrativus’, from ‘lucrum’, meaning gain.
How & Where It’s Used
Used to describe highly profitable ventures.
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Tags: profit, business