Gainful

usgb/ˈɡeɪnfl/
adjective

Making a profit, or being financially beneficial.

She had struggled for years before finding gainful employment.
Visual representation of "gainful" - Making a profit, or being financially beneficial.

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  • gainful employment
  • gainful activity

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Positive Outcome

'Gainful' implies that an activity is resulting in a beneficial way, especially financially.

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He turned his passion for music into gainful work.
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Common Collocation

'Gainful employment' is the most frequent pairing, meaning a job that pays and sustains one’s life.

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After graduation, her priority was finding gainful employment.
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Beyond Money

'Gainful' sometimes refers to intangible benefits like experiences and personal development.

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Volunteering can be considered gainful if it enriches your life.
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