Gainfully: meaning, definitions and examples
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gainfully
[ ˈɡeɪnfəli ]
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.
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.