Synonyms of lucrative

lucrative

adjective

ˈlü-krə-tiv 

as in profitable

yielding a profit

the new manager's mission was to turn the failing store into a lucrative operation

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unprofitable
• unfavorable
• disadvantageous

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lucrative

However, Bellingham offers the company a chance to extend its lucrative run—as well as a new star to share the load as Messi eventually rides off into the sunset. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026

Without that connection, Newsom would have been hard-pressed to begin what became a lucrative business career. — Dan Walters, Mercury News, 15 July 2026

Residents of a smallish town outside of the capital Sofia, Gosha and Marina are a childless couple who have held down low-key lucrative positions for some time. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026

Ukrainian long-range strikes into Russia, meanwhile, have increased exponentially in scale and intensity, putting particular pressure on the country's lucrative oil production, refining and export sectors. — David Brennan, ABC News, 14 July 2026

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