profitable

adjective2

1. •
   Producing a profit.

   • Profitable operation is being made possible by the widespread introduction of capacious diesel railcars, which for their comfort and speed are very popular with the travelling public. — 1953
2. •
   Beneficial, serviceable, of use.

   • I wylbe ferme and stabyll And to yow seruyceabyll And also prophytabyll Yf ye be agreabyll My propyr Besse To turne a gayne to me — 1521