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

Political division, economic uncertainty, social isolation, distrust in institutions, fears of the impact of technology — the list of concerns goes on. — Stacey Gillett, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

But unlike interest rate decisions, where traders can draw on economic data, or political elections, where polling and sentiment offer clearer signals, sports outcomes are far less predictable. — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 17 July 2026

But regional development has not kept up with the vast economic value of its natural resources. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 17 July 2026

Section 106 of the Mass Wins Act, the economic-development bill now before the Legislature, is a good example of what that work looks like in practice. — Jesse Rothman, Boston Herald, 17 July 2026