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GAINFUL

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Gainful.

Gainful - as an adjective satellite

Yielding a fair profit

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
paid7paying12

Gainful - as an adjective

Contrary.

Disposed to taking advantage of.

Troublesome; fractious; hard to handle.

Providing gain; profitable.

Example: "How can we find gainful employment with dignity for the uneducated?"

Example Sentences

"She found gainful employment as a graphic designer."
"He was happy to have a gainful occupation that allowed him to support his family."
"The young entrepreneur started her own business and made a gainful venture out of it."
"The company offered him a gainful position with excellent benefits."
"The artist struggled to make a gainful living from her paintings."
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Word Game Points

Is GAINFUL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gainful is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GAINFUL has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is GAINFUL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gainful is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GAINFUL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is GAINFUL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gainful is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GAINFUL has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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