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Meaning of gainful
The primary meaning of "gainful" is related to something that provides a profit or an advantage.
Etymology of gainful
The word "gainful" has its roots in the Old English and Old Norse words "gagn" and "gan", which both mean "to get" or "to gain"
The term has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe something that yields a profit or an advantage
Synonyms
profitable
lucrative
rewarding
beneficial
advantageous
useful
valuable
fruitful
productive
successful
effective
efficient
economical
cost-effective
practical
helpful
favorable
promising
remunerative
gainful
paying
moneymaking
money-making
financially rewarding
financially beneficial
lucrative
fertile
prolific
abundant
bountiful
rich
wealthy
Definitions
- Giving a profit or an advantage
- * (Of an activity or occupation) providing a return or reward, especially a financial one
Usage Examples
- The company's gainful investment in the new technology led to a significant increase in profits
- * She found a gainful employment opportunity that allowed her to work from home and spend more time with her family
- * The gainful experience of volunteering abroad helped him develop new skills and gain a new perspective
Antonyms
unprofitable
loss-making
unproductive
ineffective
inefficient
wasteful
useless
worthless
futile
fruitless
barren
unfruitful
unrewarding
unbeneficial
disadvantageous
unfavorable
unhelpful
harmful
detrimental
costly
expensive