Definitions for gainfulˈgeɪn fəl
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
gain•fulˈgeɪn fəl(adj.)
profitable; lucrative:
gainful employment.
Origin of gainful:
1545–55
gain′ful•ness(n.)
Princeton's WordNet
gainful, paid, paying(adj)
yielding a fair profit
Webster Dictionary
Gainful(adj)
profitable; advantageous; lucrative
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