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gainfully

 

[ ˈɡeɪnfəli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

employment

In a manner that brings profit or advantage.

Synonyms

advantageously, beneficially, profitably

Examples of usage

  • She worked gainfully as a freelance writer.
  • The company aims to employ individuals gainfully.
Context #2 | Adjective

employment

Having secure and well-paid employment.

Synonyms

lucrative, profitable, remunerative

Examples of usage

  • He found gainful employment at the new company.
  • She was eager to secure a gainful position.

Translations

Translations of the word "gainfully" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lucrativamente

🇮🇳 लाभप्रद तरीके से

🇩🇪 gewinnbringend

🇮🇩 dengan menguntungkan

🇺🇦 прибутково

🇵🇱 zyskownie

🇯🇵 儲かるように

🇫🇷 de manière lucrative

🇪🇸 de manera rentable

🇹🇷 kârlı olarak

🇰🇷 수익성 있게

🇸🇦 بشكل مربح

🇨🇿 ziskově

🇸🇰 ziskovo

🇨🇳 有利地

🇸🇮 donosno

🇮🇸 á arðbæran hátt

🇰🇿 пайдалы түрде

🇬🇪 მომგებიანად

🇦🇿 faydalı şəkildə

🇲🇽 de manera rentable

Word origin

The word 'gainfully' originated from the combination of 'gain' and the suffix '-ful', which denotes 'full of' or 'characterized by'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-19th century. The term emphasizes the aspect of profitability and advantage in various contexts, especially related to employment and financial activities.

See also: gain, gainful, gainfulness, gaining, regain, ungainly.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,829, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.