In a sentence
Gainful in a sentence
Here is an example sentence showing gainful in a sentence.
After months of searching, she finally found gainful employment that paid the bills.
Synonyms
Antonyms
unprofitablefruitless
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gaffe
an embarrassing social mistake or blunder, especially in a public setting
gainfully
in a way that yields profit or useful result
gainsay
to deny or contradict; to declare false
gainsayer
one who denies, opposes, or contradicts
gall
bold, brazen impudence or nerve
galling
causing irritation or resentment; vexing
galvanic
producing a sudden, startling burst of energy or excitement
galvanize
to shock or stir into sudden action
Common questions
Questions about “gainful”
Gainful (adjective) means providing profit or income; productive
Here is gainful used in an example sentence: "After months of searching, she finally found gainful employment that paid the bills."
Common synonyms for gainful include profitable, lucrative, remunerative, productive.
Antonyms of gainful include unprofitable, fruitless.
Gainful is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.
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