Synonyms of economic

economic

adjective

ˌe-kə-ˈnä-mik 

as in profitable

yielding a profit

unfortunately, raising employees' salaries would not be economic—the business would have to fold

Synonyms & Similar Words

• profitable
• lucrative
• worthwhile
• remunerative
• beneficial
• gainful
• moneymaking
• paying
• money-spinning
• juicy
• favorable
• rewarding
• useful
• advantageous
• fat
• bankable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unprofitable
• unfavorable
• disadvantageous

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of economic

Congress recognized that broadcast mergers raise complex legal, economic, and technical questions that require specialized expertise. — Robin Rossenfeld, Denver Post, 28 Aug. 2026

The project has since woven through City Hall and local economic development agencies, including securing incentives through the City Council and Port KC. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026

Know More The Jackson Hole conference has brought the world’s most influential voices on economic policy to the heart of Grand Teton National Park for an elite dialogue about the year ahead. — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Central bankers, finance ministers and policymakers from around the world will gather at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s annual economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on Friday. — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026