gainful

gain-ful · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Producing profit or income; providing financial reward.

  2. 2.

    Serving a useful purpose; productive.

Related words

Antonyms: unprofitable, unrewarding
See also: employment, profitable
Synonyms: lucrative, profitable, remunerative

Etymology

From English gain + -ful.