lucrative
Say it: LOO-kruh-tiv /ˈlukrətɪv/ · adjective
What “lucrative” means
Making a lot of money.
More precisely: Producing a lot of money; very profitable.
Example: “Consulting turned out to be far more lucrative than his old salaried job.”
When to use it
In business or everyday talk, when describing work, deals or activities that bring in a large profit.
Similar words
profitable, well-paid, moneymaking
Where it comes from
From Latin lucrum, "profit."
Quick check
Her weekend photography jobs bring in far more money than they cost her to do. They are…
expensive or lucrative?
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lucrative
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