lucrative

UK: ˈluːkrətɪv | US: ˈluːkrətɪv

Definition

  1. adj. producing wealth or profit; financially rewarding

Structure
lucr <gain, profit (from Latin *lucrum*)>ative <adjective suffix (from Latin *-ativus*)>
Etymology

The word "lucrative" traces back to the Latin lucrativus, derived from lucrum (meaning "gain" or "profit"). The root lucr- reflects the idea of financial benefit, while the suffix -ative turns it into an adjective describing something that yields profit. Over time, the term evolved in Middle English (via Old French lucratif) to specifically denote activities or ventures that generate wealth.

Examples

  1. Real estate can be a lucrative investment if managed wisely.

  2. She turned her hobby into a lucrative business.

  3. The tech industry offers many lucrative career opportunities.

  4. Despite risks, the venture proved highly lucrative.

  5. Freelancing has become increasingly lucrative in the digital age.