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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The family has a history of failing to perform routine maintenance and seeking to redevelop the park into a more lucrative resort community.
From Los Angeles Times
But in early 2024, Banna said, she discovered a troubling trend in some of the firm’s most lucrative cases: Clients who claimed they were paid before joining lawsuits.
From Los Angeles Times
The trains and buses that take tourists to the ancient town have steep ticket prices and can be highly lucrative for operators due to its limited accessibility.
From BBC
The trains and buses that take tourists to the ancient town have steep ticket prices and can be highly lucrative due to its limited accessibility.
From BBC
And can you really afford to turn down a lucrative job offer because the workplace may not align with your principles?
From MarketWatch
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