remunerative
adjective
re·mu·ner·a·tive ri-ˈmyü-nə-rə-tiv 
-ˌrā-
1
: serving to remunerate
2
: providing remuneration : profitable
remuneratively adverb
remunerativeness noun
Synonyms
- economic
- fat
- gainful
- juicy
- lucrative
- money-spinning [chiefly British]
- moneymaking
- paying
- profitable
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Example Sentences
Our investors are seeking more remunerative opportunities. made a highly remunerative investment that will end up paying my college tuition
Recent Examples on the Web But when a type of crime becomes riskier and less remunerative, criminals tend to get out of that business. 
New York Times, 2 Aug. 2022 Yet Senate Democrats say their Republican colleagues are making too much of Ms. Raskin’s curious and remunerative stint at a fintech company. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 9 Feb. 2022 Those who work in book publishing have answered the ineffable and not especially remunerative call to cultivate literature. Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2022 The crisis in Italy, which has four of the world's 20 most valuable soccer clubs, provides extra motivation for a deep run in the highly remunerative Champions League. Justin Birnbaum, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2021 The transition to Serie A, Italy’s most popular and remunerative professional sports league, brings excitement, prestige and financial benefits. Daniele Proch, Forbes, 7 May 2022 The budget allocated by AC Milan for player salaries is also in line with the goal originally set by the club of competing for a spot in Europe’s most remunerative tournament. Daniele Proch, Forbes, 19 May 2022 To be sure, directorship can be a remunerative endeavor, especially for those who sit on multiple boards. Aman Kidwai, Fortune, 5 May 2022 As a result, providers who viewed telehealth as a temporary emergency measure are returning to more remunerative visits. Rita Numerof, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2022 See More
New York Times, 2 Aug. 2022 Yet Senate Democrats say their Republican colleagues are making too much of Ms. Raskin’s curious and remunerative stint at a fintech company. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 9 Feb. 2022 Those who work in book publishing have answered the ineffable and not especially remunerative call to cultivate literature. Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2022 The crisis in Italy, which has four of the world's 20 most valuable soccer clubs, provides extra motivation for a deep run in the highly remunerative Champions League. Justin Birnbaum, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2021 The transition to Serie A, Italy’s most popular and remunerative professional sports league, brings excitement, prestige and financial benefits. Daniele Proch, Forbes, 7 May 2022 The budget allocated by AC Milan for player salaries is also in line with the goal originally set by the club of competing for a spot in Europe’s most remunerative tournament. Daniele Proch, Forbes, 19 May 2022 To be sure, directorship can be a remunerative endeavor, especially for those who sit on multiple boards. Aman Kidwai, Fortune, 5 May 2022 As a result, providers who viewed telehealth as a temporary emergency measure are returning to more remunerative visits. Rita Numerof, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1631, in the meaning defined at sense 1
remunerative
adjective
as in lucrative
yielding a profit made a highly remunerative investment that will end up paying my college tuition Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- lucrative
- profitable
- gainful
- economic
- moneymaking
- worthwhile
- paying
- beneficial
- money-spinning
- juicy
- rewarding
- advantageous
- useful
- favorable
- bankable
- fat
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- unprofitable
- unfavorable
- disadvantageous