1. an exceptionally large profit, especially one considered excessive or unfair
Usage: economics; business

Examples

• The oil company reported superprofits during the energy crisis.
• Critics argued that the pharmaceutical firm’s superprofits came at patients’ expense.
• The government proposed a tax on superprofits made by energy companies.
• Investors celebrated the superprofit generated by the tech startup’s IPO.
• The mining corporation’s superprofits sparked debate about resource taxation.
• Economic analysts questioned whether these superprofits were sustainable long-term.