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Remunerative

/ɹɪˈmjuːn(ə)ɹətɪv/

Offering compensation, usually financial; rewarding; lucrative.

📖 Definitions of "Remunerative"

adjective
  1. 1

    Offering compensation, usually financial; rewarding; lucrative.

    "Joan found the work not only pleasant, but remunerative, as well."

🔄 Synonyms of "Remunerative"

8 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
lucrativeProducing a surplus; profitable.
profitableProducing a profit.
paidThat is not free of charge; that costs money.
moneymakingnounAlternative form of money-making. [The acquisition of money.]
salariedPaid a salary, as opposed to being an hourly worker or a volunteer. Generally indicating a professional or manager.
stipendiarynounReceiving a stipend.
compensablenounAble to be compensated.
payingnounpayment

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Remunerative"

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WordDefinition
compensableAble to be compensated.
profitableProducing a profit.
payingnounpayment
lucrativeProducing a surplus; profitable.
moneymakingAlternative form of money-making. [Profitable.]
paidThat is not free of charge; that costs money.
stipendiaryReceiving a stipend.
salariedPaid a salary, as opposed to being an hourly worker or a volunteer. Generally indicating a professional or manager.
rewardingGiving or resulting in reward or satisfaction.
remunerationnounA payment for work done; wages, salary, emolument.
wagenoun(often in plural) An amount of money paid to a worker for a specified quantity of work, usually calculated on an hourly basis and expressed in an amount of money per hour.
worthwhileGood and important enough to spend time, effort, or money on.
cost-effectiveReturning a benefit that justifies the initial investment; economical.
gainfulnounProviding gain; profitable.
wage-earningworking for hourly wages rather than fixed (e.g. annual) salaries
remuneratorynounremunerative; serving to remunerate
richWealthy: having a lot of money and possessions.
emolumentalPertaining to an emolument
remunerableCapable of being remunerated.
recompensableCapable of being, or qualified to be, recompensed.

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