Word of the Day: Remunerative

🔊 Pronunciation: /rɪˈmjuːnərətɪv/

🗣️ Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition:

Remunerative refers to something that pays well or is financially rewarding.

If a job, activity, or investment is remunerative, it generates good income or profit.

Examples:

1. "She left teaching for a more remunerative position in tech."

(Her new job paid significantly more.)

2. "Freelance consulting turned out to be surprisingly remunerative."

(Consulting earned her more money than expected.)

3. "They’re focusing on the most remunerative aspects of the business."

(They’re prioritizing the parts that bring in the most profit.)

🧠 Bonus Tip:

"Remunerative" comes from the same root as "remuneration", which means payment or compensation.

💡 Think of it like:

• "Lucrative" (also means profitable)
• "Rewarding", but specifically in terms of money

Not everything rewarding is remunerative.

For example, volunteering may be emotionally rewarding, but not remunerative.