profitable

adjective

prof·​it·​able ˈprä-fə-tə-bəl 

ˈpräf-tə-bəl

: affording profits : yielding advantageous returns or results

profitability

ˌprä-fə-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

profitableness

ˈprä-fə-tə-bəl-nəs 

noun

profitably

ˈprä-fə-tə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms of profitable

• lucrative
• worthwhile

Examples of profitable in a Sentence

The movie was very profitable.

selling real estate on the side turned out to be a profitable venture for the stay-at-home mom

Recent Examples on the Web

Studies show companies that follow a more ethical path are also more profitable. —Peter Jensen, Baltimore Sun, 12 Mar. 2026

The business was doing well and was profitable in two of its three first months, Padró said. —Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026

So do Taco Bell’s partnerships, for example, with Doritos, and how the fast-food chain leans into humor and relatability in a way that’s consistent, creative and profitable, Gilligan added. —Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026

That makes the money market account approximately 900% more profitable than a traditional savings account. —Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for profitable

• unprofitable

Kids Definition

profitable

adjective

prof·​it·​able ˈpräf-ət-ə-bəl 

ˈpräf-tə-bəl

: producing profit

profitably

-blē 

adverb

Legal Definition

profitable

adjective

prof·​it·​able ˈprä-fə-tə-bəl 

: affording profits : yielding advantageous returns or results

profitability

ˌprä-fə-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

profitableness noun

profitably adverb