lucrative

[ loo-kruh-tiv ]

adjective

1. profitable; moneymaking; remunerative:

   a lucrative business.

lucrative

/ ˈluːkrətɪv /

adjective

1. producing a profit; profitable; remunerative

Derived Forms

• ˈlucrativeness, noun
• ˈlucratively, adverb

Other Words From

• lucra·tive·ly adverb
• lucra·tive·ness noun
• non·lucra·tive adjective
• non·lucra·tive·ly adverb
• non·lucra·tive·ness noun
• un·lucra·tive adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of lucrative¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of lucrative¹

C15: from Old French lucratif; see lucre

Example Sentences

Illegal mining is a lucrative business across many of South Africa's mining towns.

From BBC

As the future clouds for Walt Disney Co.’s lucrative theme parks business, one bright spot continues to be its cruise line.

From Los Angeles Times

“As a candidate, people are offering things to you and even more so as a council member in a very lucrative district,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

“CoComelon” has indeed taken the lucrative kids media market by storm.

From Los Angeles Times

California farmers are allocating more land to grow pistachios, which are proving to be a lucrative crop that can withstand the state’s drought conditions, the Associated Press reported Sunday.

From Salon

Related Words

• advantageous
• cost effective
• fruitful
• good
• money-making
• profitable
• worthwhile