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gainful Definition

gain·ful (gānfəl)

adjective

producing gain; profitable

gainful Related Forms
gain·fully adverb gain·ful·ness noun
gainful Synonyms

gainful

modif.

profitable, lucrative, remunerative, productive; see profitable.

gainful Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • employment: What kind of gainful employment can they expect from spending their time reading?
  • activity: The saved time with the women, will be available for giving more attention to their children or using it for other gainful activities.
  • work: Our objective is to enable individuals to return to good health and gainful work as soon as possible.

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