Meaning & Definition of word "Lucrative"

Lucrative

/ˈluː.krə.tɪv/

adjective:

  • 1. producing a great deal of profit
    • Example: Investing in real estate can be a lucrative venture if done wisely.
  • 2. financially rewarding
    • Example: She found a lucrative job in the tech industry after graduating.
  • 3. profitable; yielding wealth
    • Example: The lucrative market for organic foods has attracted many new entrepreneurs.
  • 4. resulting in great financial gain
    • Example: He turned his hobby into a lucrative business selling handmade crafts online.

Etymology

From Latin 'lucrativus', meaning 'gaining, profitable'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

lucrative market:

A market that offers high financial returns.

lucrative investment:

An investment that is expected to yield significant profits.

lucrative business:

A business that generates a lot of profit.

Related Words

profit:

Financial gain after all costs are subtracted.

revenue:

The total income generated from sales before any expenses.

investment:

The act of allocating resources, usually money, to generate a return.

Slang Meanings of lucrative

Meaning: Big bucks

Example Sentence: That job pays big bucks, it's so lucrative!

Meaning: Cash cow

Example Sentence: That business is a real cash cow; we make tons of money from it.