gainful

adjective
UK: /ˈɡeɪnfʊl/
US: /ˈɡeɪnfʊl/

  1. Providing money or other advantages; profitable.

    1. He found gainful work at the local shop, earning extra money.
    2. Many people are seeking gainful employment in fields with high growth potential.

  2. Relating to work or activity that provides payment or profit.

    1. She wants to find gainful employment after finishing her studies.
    2. They use their skills to engage in gainful activities, improving their lives.

Synonyms

profitable lucrative remunerative productive

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gainful" in English means: Providing money or other advantages; profitable., Relating to work or activity that provides payment or profit..

The phonetic transcription of "gainful" is /ˈɡeɪnfʊl/ in British English and /ˈɡeɪnfʊl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gainful": profitable, lucrative, remunerative, productive.

Example usage of "gainful": "He found gainful work at the local shop, earning extra money.". More examples on the page.