lucrative
adjective/ˈluːkrətɪv/
Frequency rank: #7,143 most common English word
Meaning
Producing a large amount of profit; highly profitable.
Example sentence
She quit her stable job because she found the online jewelry business surprisingly lucrative.
Synonyms & related words
- profitable
- rewarding
- productive
- moneymaking
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