lucrative — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

lucrative (/ˈluː.krə.tɪv/)

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🔊 /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

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