Lucratively: meaning, definitions and examples

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lucratively

 

[ ˈluː.krə.tɪv.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in business

In a way that produces a large amount of profit or income.

Synonyms

gainfully, profitably, successfully.

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Word Description / Examples
lucratively

Used when referring to activities or investments that produce a lot of profit. Typically used in a business or financial context.

  • She sold her company lucratively, making millions in the process.
  • The real estate market can be exploited lucratively if you know where to invest.
profitably

Refers to any activity, venture, or business that is financial gain. It suggests efficiency and wise management.

  • The company managed to operate profitably even during the economic downturn.
  • They expanded their business profitably by reducing unnecessary costs.
gainfully

Typically used to describe employment that produces an adequate income. It often carries a positive connotation regarding stable and respectable work.

  • After months of searching, he was finally gainfully employed at a reputable firm.
  • She has been gainfully working as a nurse for over ten years.
successfully

Used to describe the achievement of a goal or accomplishment in any context, not limited to financial or monetary gain.

  • She successfully launched her new product line last year.
  • The team successfully completed the project ahead of schedule.

Examples of usage

  • He invested lucratively in the stock market and doubled his money in just a few months.
  • The company was able to expand lucratively into the international market.

Translations

Translations of the word "lucratively" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lucrativamente

🇮🇳 लाभप्रद रूप से

🇩🇪 lukrativ

🇮🇩 dengan menguntungkan

🇺🇦 прибутково

🇵🇱 lukratywnie

🇯🇵 利益を上げて

🇫🇷 lucrativement

🇪🇸 lucrativamente

🇹🇷 kârlı bir şekilde

🇰🇷 수익성 있게

🇸🇦 بشكل مربح

🇨🇿 lukrativně

🇸🇰 lukratívne

🇨🇳 有利地

🇸🇮 donosno

🇮🇸 arðbært

🇰🇿 пайдалы түрде

🇬🇪 მოგებიანად

🇦🇿 gəlirli şəkildə

🇲🇽 lucrativamente

Etymology

The word 'lucratively' is derived from the adjective 'lucrative,' which comes from the Latin word 'lucrativus,' meaning 'profitable.' The suffix '-ly' is added to create the adverb form. The concept of making a profit has been important in business and economics throughout history, leading to the usage of terms like 'lucratively' to describe activities that yield financial gains.

See also: lucrativeness.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,088, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.