1. plural of lucre; money or financial gain, especially when regarded as sordid or distasteful
Usage: usually used in the phrase 'filthy lucre' to express disapproval of greed or materialism

Examples

• He was accused of chasing lucres rather than pursuing meaningful work.
• The company's obsession with lucres led to unethical business practices.
• She rejected the lucres offered by the corrupt organization.
• The phrase 'filthy lucres' suggests a moral judgment about money-seeking behavior.
• Despite the lucres promised, he refused to compromise his principles.