lucre — money or profit, especially when gained in a dishonorable way
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: money or profit, especially when gained in a dishonorable way
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈluːkər/
Korean meaning: 돈, 이익 (특히 부정직한 방법으로 얻은)
Korean pronunciation: **루**커
Example Sentences
- The politician's decisions were clearly driven by lucre rather than public service.
- He abandoned his artistic dreams for the lucre of corporate consulting.
- The treasure hunter's eyes gleamed with thoughts of lucre as he opened the ancient chest.
lucre
NOUN//ˈluːkər//
money or profit, especially when gained in a dishonorable way
a businessman in a wrinkled suit nervously accepts a briefcase full of cash from a mysterious figure in a coat. The briefcase is open revealing stacks of bills inside as money changes hands in secret. This corrupt exchange happens because the businessman agreed to sell confidential company information. As a result, he receives far more money than his honest salary would provide. The mysterious buyer retreats into the shadows while the businessman clutches his ill-gotten payment. Other shady figures lurk in the background of the dimly lit alley. money and profit gained through dishonorable means
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'lucrum' meaning profit or gain. Originally neutral, it developed negative connotations over time, especially through the Biblical phrase 'filthy lucre' referring to dishonest money.
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📝Examples
“The politician's decisions were clearly driven by lucre rather than public service.”
“He abandoned his artistic dreams for the lucre of corporate consulting.”
“The treasure hunter's eyes gleamed with thoughts of lucre as he opened the ancient chest.”
“Despite all his lucre, he couldn't buy genuine friendship or happiness.”
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