PROFITABLE Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

profitable

adjective

ˈprä-fə-tə-bəl

Definition of profitable

as in lucrative

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

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as in beneficial

promoting or contributing to personal or social well-being I have always found honesty to be a profitable course of action

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Recent Examples of profitable To stay viable, attract high-quality employees and reinvest in the mission, nonprofits must stay profitable. — Doreen Samelson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Of the non-interest revenues, Canadian banks also made money from underwriting and advising deals from large businesses and wealth management fees, both of which are highly profitable if the stock market is performing well overall. — Charlotte Hu, Time, 9 July 2026 Creative projects could also turn into profitable side hustles, and flirting over your go-to bedding styles never felt so good. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026 Thanks to the internet, Cubans also know of the holdings of GAESA, a conglomerate controlled by the military that touches much of what is profitable in Cuba. — Joseph J. Gonzalez, The Conversation, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for profitable

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Adjective

Since the early 2010s, league-wide valuations also surged as teams secured richer national television contracts, expanded global audiences, signed lucrative sponsorship agreements, and benefitted from an influx of institutional investors.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 16 July 2026
Their battle became so heated that Johnson left the ultra-lucrative Fast & Furious franchise behind.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026

Definition of lucrative

Adjective

At the end of the day, there are times when taking a more utilitarian approach and leaving utilities exposed is actually more beneficial to the overall design of your outdoor space than attempting to conceal them.

— Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026
Nevertheless, a correct diagnosis of mild autism can be beneficial.

— Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026

Definition of beneficial

Adjective

Gaps in disclosure have prompted calls to reform the ethics and lobbying laws so that the public can easily see who is providing the expensive perks to state officials who have the power to reward them with favorable legislation and other actions.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
Those numbers changed considerably when broken down by political party, with Republicans having a more favorable view of the economy than Democrats.

— Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

Definition of favorable

Adjective

After the earthquakes hit, Núñez tried to contact authorities – only to receive no helpful information.

— Susana Erazo, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
As a tool, AI can be extremely helpful to link data points and streamline trip-planning, said Cory Schisler, the co-owner of The Madrona Hotel in Sonoma County and a strategic advisor at Journey, a loyalty program for independent hotels.

— Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026

Definition of helpful

Adjective

Norway enjoyed their best World Cup ever, reaching the quarter-finals and beating Brazil along the way, and Haaland was at the centre of their success.

— Tim Spiers, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Apart from Luke, the crew has a good-ish day welcoming Suzanne, Amy, and the bachelors onboard.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 July 2026

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