profitably
adverb C2
Plain meaning
in a way that produces profit or useful benefit
Exam-register meaning
In formal or high-level texts, it is used to describe in a way that produces profit or useful benefit, often with a precise or specialised tone.
In context
naturalThe system improved profitably after the update.
examResources must be allocated profitably if the programme is to remain sustainable.
Common collocations
act profitablychange profitablyperform profitably
Watch out
Do not place “profitably” randomly in the sentence; adverbs usually need a clear verb or whole-clause meaning.