lucrative — producing a great deal of profit; financially rewarding
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: producing a great deal of profit; financially rewarding
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈluː.krə.tɪv/
Korean meaning: 많은 이익을 가져다주는, 수익성이 높은
Korean pronunciation: **루**크러티브
Example Sentences
- His grandmother's cookie recipe turned out to be surprisingly lucrative when he sold them online.
- The most lucrative investment he ever made was buying Bitcoin when everyone said it was a joke.
- Teaching her cat to use Instagram turned into a lucrative side business with millions of followers.
lucrative
ADJECTIVE//ˈluː.krə.tɪv//
producing a great deal of profit; financially rewarding
An entrepreneur celebrates her lucrative tech startup's soaring profits
Her lucrative narrative beats any comparative!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'lucrativus', derived from 'lucrum' meaning 'profit' or 'gain'. The word entered English through French influence during the Middle English period.
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📝Examples
“His grandmother's cookie recipe turned out to be surprisingly lucrative when he sold them online.”
“The most lucrative investment he ever made was buying Bitcoin when everyone said it was a joke.”
“Teaching her cat to use Instagram turned into a lucrative side business with millions of followers.”
“The pharmaceutical company's new drug proved to be extremely lucrative.”
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