productive

/pɹədˈʌktɪv/

/pɝˈdəktɪv/, /pɹəˈdəktɪv/, /pɹoʊˈdəktɪv/

[adjective]

productive

[ADJECTIVE]

producing something of value through effective and efficient use of time, resources, and effort

producing or capable of producing (especially abundantly)

antonyms : unproductive

having the ability to produce or originate

synonyms : generative

antonyms : consumptive

marked by great fruitfulness

synonyms : fat

fertile

rich

Examples

1. My grandfather often said that idleness is the root of evil, urging me to find meaningful work and stay productive.

2. My uncle used to warn me that the devil finds work for idle hands when they are not otherwise occupied, urging me to fill my free time with productive activities.

3. Controlling your train of thoughts not only makes you more productive and effective in your work, it has other, more important benefits as well.

4. She always sees to it that the staff meetings are productive and efficient.