gainful

gainful Definition

gain·ful (gān′fəl)

adjective

producing gain; profitable

gainful Related Forms

gain′·fully adverb gain′·ful·ness noun

gainful Synonyms

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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