profitable

adjective

ˈprä-fə-tə-bəl How to pronounce profitable (audio)
Definition of profitablenext
1
as in lucrative
yielding a profit selling real estate on the side turned out to be a profitable venture for the stay-at-home mom

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2
as in beneficial
promoting or contributing to personal or social well-being I have always found honesty to be a profitable course of action

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Recent Examples of profitable His ratings have been profitable 49% of the time, delivering an average return of 12%. — CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026 On first encounter, Humphreys seems an unlikely choice to take on topflight white-shoe defense firms hired by the United States' most profitable news channel. — David Folkenflik, NPR, 4 Oct. 2026 Lead count alone does not tell you whether the business is producing profitable work. — Michael Fox, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Orbital data centers are mainly being pitched by corporations, which tend to prefer profitable ventures. — Peter Hall, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for profitable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for profitable
  1. lucrative
  2. beneficial
  3. worthwhile
  4. favorable
  5. helpful
  6. good
Adjective
  • But while many comedians go on to have wildly lucrative careers, that doesn’t seem to be Earthquake’s priority — making people laugh is.
    — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Taste is the discernment to reject opportunities that look lucrative on paper but conflict with your core identity.
    — David Farbman, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of lucrative
Adjective
  • Put Hill’s connection with the Chiefs aside from a moment and even still the signing would be beneficial for a team that still has Super Bowl aspirations.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Most high risk drugs have a narrow range of a beneficial dose, and concentrations beyond this can cause significant harm to the patient.
    — Esha Desai, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of beneficial
Adjective
  • The Profile The operating moment works when organizations share a definition of a worthwhile opportunity.
    — Adam Feiner, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • On rainy days and sunny days alike, this is a worthwhile place to come nerd out.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of worthwhile
Adjective
  • And because Alta sits at a higher elevation in the Wasatch, a favorable shift in the storm track could quickly turn the season around.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Among his party, Fetterman is performing even worse, with 69% of Democrats having an unfavorable opinion of the senator compared to 13% who have a favorable opinion.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of favorable
Adjective
  • Seek out additional resources Looking into additional resources such as food banks, SNAP or hardship help programs in your area can be helpful, Rathner said.
    — Adriana Morga, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Much of the staff has worked here for years; everyone who helped us was remarkably knowledgeable and helpful.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of helpful
Adjective
  • Lucy’s constant sense of invention sometimes falters under the album’s new, megawatt spotlight, lacking the enticing mystery that gives their best music its power.
    — H.D. Angel, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Among those surveyed, Latinos who didn’t vote in 2024 were more likely than those who had voted to have economic frustrations, like struggling to earn enough money or find a good job.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026
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“Profitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profitable. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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