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

For Gorbachev, this reflected both a sincere belief and an economic imperative. — Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2026

Bessent warns of ‘economic isolation’ To slip under Iran’s nose, tankers exit the Gulf, transfer their oil to another ship off the coast of Oman, then shuttle back through the strait to do it all over again. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026

Perhaps the most obvious lesson is the undeniable economic effects of wildfire smoke. — Justin Worland, Time, 14 Aug. 2026

Proposition 40, which would impose the tax on billionaires’ assets, has reached the precipice of nationwide debates over economic inequality and liberal overreach. — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026