lucrative
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- lucratively adverb
- lucrativeness noun
- nonlucrative adjective
- nonlucratively adverb
- nonlucrativeness noun
- unlucrative adjective
Etymology
Origin of lucrative
First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English lucratif, from Middle French, from Latin lucrātīvus “gainful,” from lucrāt(us) “profited” (past participle of lucrārī “to make a profit, gain by economy”; lucre ) + -īvus -ive
Example Sentences
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UnitedHealth’s disclosure, in a Monday SEC filing, came on the heels of a Senate Judiciary Committee report which said the company used aggressive tactics to boost lucrative diagnoses for Medicare Advantage members.
The US Open prize money was over four and a half times more than the most lucrative combined ATP and WTA Tour event at Indian Wells.
From BBC
Washington also has its eye on the potential for new, potentially lucrative shipping routes opening up as the Arctic ice melts.
From BBC
United are seventh in the table but are in the race to qualify for the lucrative Champions League for the first time in three seasons.
From Barron's
Those moves are likely to reverse course, presenting an opportunity for a lucrative trade for buyers.
From Barron's
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