Synonyms for

Profitable

Verb / ˈprɑ:fʌtʌbʌl / Another word for profitable — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

yielding profit or financial gain

Synonyms & similar words

unprofitable lucrative gainful remunerative productive prosperous successful advantageous beneficial fruitful moneymaking paying rewarding rich worthwhile economic commercial money-spinning profit-making cost-effective satisfying

Synonyms by register

Formal

lucrative remunerative gainful advantageous

Informal

money-making paying worthwhile

Literary

bountiful fruitful

Antonyms

unprofitable unproductive losing costly uneconomical nonviable

Common collocations

  • highly profitable
  • profitable business
  • profitable venture
  • profitable investment
  • profitable enterprise
  • profitable trade
  • profitable market

Word family

noun profit
verb profit
adverb profitably

Usage note

Profitable primarily refers to financial gain. While it can sometimes be used metaphorically for other kinds of benefit, its core meaning is economic.

Example sentences

  1. The farmer's crops were very profitable this year.
  2. Investing in the stock market can be profitable, but it also comes with risks.
  3. The company's decision to expand into international markets was profitable.
  4. Working overtime can make your job more profitable.
  5. Selling homemade crafts online can be a profitable side business.

Quotes

  • A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business. - Henry Ford
  • Profit is not the legitimate purpose of business. The legitimate purpose of business is to provide a service that people need and do it so well that it's profitable. - James Rouse
  • Profit in business comes from repeat customers, customers that boast about your project or service, and that bring friends with them. - W. Edwards Deming

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