Profitably

//ˈpɹɒf.ɪ.tə.bli// adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a profitable manner, in a way that achieves profit or gain.

    ""Despite the prevailing external forces, we remain confident in our ability to profitably grow the business in our addressable markets," the company said."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in a productive way wordnet

Example

More examples

"These lodes may prove rich enough to be profitably mined."

Etymology

From profitable + -ly.

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