LUCRATIVE Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

lucrative

adjective

ˈlü-krə-tiv

Definition of lucrative next

as in profitable

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

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Recent Examples of lucrative Ne Zha 2 was a phenomenon, especially placed during the often lucrative Chinese New Year period during last year’s first quarter. —

Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026 That raised questions whether LIV Golf could keep some of its top players once their lucrative contracts expired. —

Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026 Spain offers various visa options for foreigners, including a digital nomad visa and a non-lucrative visa. —

Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026 In return, prosecutors allege, Thao promised to secure lucrative city contracts for a fledgling housing company co-founded by David Duong and Juarez, as well as for the Duongs’ recycling firm, California Waste Solutions. —

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lucrative

profitable

Adjective

The low-cost carrier, which has struggled to remain profitable since the emergence of COVID-19, once operated hundreds of flights a day and employed some 17,000 people.

— Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
Airlines have been raising baggage fees, adding fuel surcharges, particularly on international award travel, and cutting less profitable routes, which reduces the number of available seats.

— Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 2 May 2026