Profitable
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɹɒf.ɪ.tə.bl̩/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Profitable is an adjective meaning Producing a profit.
Meaning
Producing a profit.
More Meanings
- Beneficial, serviceable, of use.
Example Sentences
Great Men, taken up in any way, are profitable company.
It is a profitable thing, if one is wise, to seem foolish.
I wylbe ferme and ſtabyll And to yow ſeruyceabyll And also prophytabyll Yf ye be agreabyll My propyr Beſſe To turne a gayne to me
Profitable operation is being made possible by the widespread introduction of capacious diesel railcars, which for their comfort and speed are very popular with the travelling public.
Synonyms for profitable
Depending on context, synonyms include beneficial, lucrative, advantageous, productive, fat, fruitful.
Antonyms for profitable
Common opposites include unprofitable.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lucrative, moneymaking, paying, remunerative, paid, bankable.
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