Profitably: meaning, definitions and examples

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profitably

 

[ หˆprษ’fษชtษ™bli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in business

In a way that makes a profit or is advantageous financially.

Synonyms

advantageously, gainfully, lucratively.

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Word Description / Examples
profitably

Used when something provides a financial benefit or gain, usually in the context of business and investments. It implies success and effectiveness in generating profit.

  • The company has been operating profitably for the last five years.
  • She invested her money profitably by choosing high-return stocks.
gainfully

Mostly used to describe employment or work that is profitable or earns a good income. It suggests stability and fair compensation from a job or activity.

  • After months of searching, she finally found a gainfully employed position.
  • He has been gainfully working as a software developer for over a decade.
advantageously

Refers to conditions or situations that offer an edge, benefit, or superior position, not necessarily financial. It can be used in various scenarios such as strategic decisions, comparisons, and deals.

  • He was able to negotiate an advantageously favorable contract.
  • Living in the city can be advantageously beneficial for career opportunities.
lucratively

Used when something offers a high financial reward and is very profitable. Often related to jobs, investments, or businesses that provide substantial earnings.

  • The actor signed a lucratively rewarding movie deal.
  • Real estate can be lucratively profitable if you know where to invest.

Examples of usage

  • He invested his money profitably in the stock market.
  • The company has been operating profitably for the past five years.

Translations

Translations of the word "profitably" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lucrativamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคพเคญเค•เคพเคฐเฅ€ เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช profitabel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menguntungkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะฑัƒั‚ะบะพะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zyskownie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆฉ็›Šใ‚’ใ‚‚ใŸใ‚‰ใ™ใ‚ˆใ†ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท de maniรจre rentable

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rentablemente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรขrlฤฑ bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ˜์ต์„ฑ ์žˆ๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ู…ุฑุจุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ziskovฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ziskovo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็›ˆๅˆฉๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ donosno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ arรฐbรฆrt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐะนะดะฐะปั‹ ั‚าฏั€ะดะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ’แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™nfษ™ษ™tlษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rentablemente

Etymology

The word 'profitably' is derived from the word 'profit', which originated from the Latin word 'proficere' meaning 'to benefit'. The concept of making a profit has been central to economic activities throughout history, with individuals and businesses striving to earn more than they spend. Being able to operate profitably is often seen as a key indicator of success in the business world.

See also: nonprofit, profit, profitability, profitable, profitableness, profiteer, profiteering, profitize, profits.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,967, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.