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

But moribund economic growth and his personal unpopularity have raised what once seemed an unlikely prospect for the CDU. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 18 Sep. 2026

The sanctions add to that military pressure by adding economic repercussions, especially if the sanctions target buyers and networks helping sustain Russian energy. — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

Trade wars generally involve big economic sectors such as autos, energy, agriculture, tech and precious metals, but rarely does the discussion turn to sport. — Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2026

So on the film and television fronts, less leverage, less revenue, less capital — a straightforward economic squeeze. — Stuart Ford, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026