What does LUCRE mean?

Lucre

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Money or profit, especially when regarded as sordid or distasteful or gained in a dishonorable way.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈluːkər/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈluːkər/

Origin and Usage: The word "lucre" originated from the Latin word "lucrum," which means "profit" or "gain." It was first used in English in the 15th century and has been used ever since to refer to money or profit, especially when it is gained in a dishonorable way.

Synonyms: Profit, gain, earnings, income, salary, wages, remuneration, compensation, emolument, take, payoff, reward, spoils, booty, proceeds, returns, revenue.

Related Words: Clour, Cruel, Culer, Ulcer.

Example Sentences:

• He was accused of accepting bribes and other forms of lucre.
• The companys main objective was to increase lucre, regardless of the environmental impact.
• She refused to participate in the scheme, saying that she did not want to earn lucre in a dishonest way.