GAINFUL


Meaning of GAINFUL in English

ˈgānfəl adjective

1. : productive of gain : profitable , remunerative ; especially : providing an income

a gainful occupation

2. : customarily employed at a gainful occupation

a gainful worker

• gain·ful·ly -fəlē, -li adverb

• gain·ful·ness noun -es

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