profitable

prof·it·able

adj \ˈprä-fə-tə-bəl, ˈpräf-tə-bəl\

Definition of PROFITABLE

: affording profits : yielding advantageous returns or results

— prof·it·abil·i·ty \ˌprä-fə-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— prof·it·able·ness \ˈprä-fə-tə-bəl-nəs\ noun

— prof·it·ably \-blē\ adverb

Examples of PROFITABLE

1. The movie was very profitable.
2. <selling real estate on the side turned out to be a profitable venture for the stay-at-home mom>

First Known Use of PROFITABLE

14th century

Related to PROFITABLE

Synonyms: economic, fat, gainful, juicy, lucrative, moneymaking, money-spinning [chiefly British], paying, remunerative

Antonyms: unprofitable

Related Words: advantageous, beneficial, favorable, rewarding, useful, worthwhile; bankable

Near Antonyms: disadvantageous, unfavorable

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