Synonyms of lucrative

lucrative

adjective

ˈlü-krə-tiv 

as in profitable

yielding a profit

the new manager's mission was to turn the failing store into a lucrative operation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• profitable
• worthwhile
• economic
• remunerative
• beneficial
• gainful
• juicy
• paying
• money-spinning
• moneymaking
• rewarding
• favorable
• advantageous
• useful
• fat
• bankable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unprofitable
• unfavorable
• disadvantageous

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lucrative

There is the 1938 V8 Ambulance used by the Belmar, New Jersey First Aid Squad, a predecessor to Ford's lucrative police vehicle business today. —Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025

The festival was running out of space and goodwill in Park City, especially during the height of its lucrative ski season, Variety reported. —John Wenzel, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2025

Part of the credit should go to Skinner for the lucrative summer signing of Brighton’s Elisabeth Terland. —Julia Ranney, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025

While the Yankees’ prospects for 2025 are looking a bit bleak in the absence of ace Gerrit Cole, who underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery two weeks ago, Sloan is primed for another lucrative campaign. —Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 28 Mar. 2025

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