Synonyms of productive
10 similar words · 11 opposite words
Another word for productive is fruitful. Other synonyms of productive are thriving and yielding. The opposite of productive is unproductive.
Synonyms and similar words for productive
adjectiveMore synonyms
- prolific
- pregnant
- batfulRich; fertile, as in reference to land or soil.
- luxuriant
- fertileOf one's imagination, etc.: active, productive, prolific.
- fruitfulBeing productive in any sense; yielding benefits.
- thrivingThat thrives; successful; flourishing or prospering.
- yieldingDocile, or inclined to give way to pressure.
- yieldlyOf, relating to, or producing yield; productive.
- voluminous
Opposite of productive
adjectiveMore antonyms
- baneful
- barren
- counterproductiveMore of a hindrance than a help.
- counter-productive
- destructive
- nonproductiveNot productive.
- non-productive
- ruinous
- unproductiveNot productive; useless; fruitless.
- fruitlessUnproductive, useless.
- sterile
Meaning of productive
- adjective Capable of producing something, especially in abundance; fertile.
- adjective Yielding good or useful results; constructive.
- adjective Of, or relating to the creation of goods or services.
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Questions about synonyms of productive
- What is another word for productive?
- Productive has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as fruitful, thriving and yielding.
- What is the opposite of productive?
- The opposite of productive is unproductive. Other antonyms of productive are nonproductive and counterproductive.
- What does productive mean?
- Productive means capable of producing something, especially in abundance; fertile.
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