meaningful

mean·ing·ful

adj \-fəl\

Definition of MEANINGFUL

1

a : having a meaning or purpose b : full of meaning : significant <a meaningful life>

2

: having an assigned function in a language system <meaningful propositions>

— mean·ing·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb

— mean·ing·ful·ness noun

Examples of MEANINGFUL

1. The test did not produce any meaningful results.
2. She looked at him in a meaningful way.
3. He wanted to feel that his job was meaningful.
4. The trip turned out to be very meaningful for both of them.

First Known Use of MEANINGFUL

1852

Related to MEANINGFUL

Synonyms: eloquent, meaning, expressive, pregnant, revealing, revelatory, significant, suggestive

Antonyms: unexpressive

Related Words: graphic (also graphical), pictorial, vivid; evocative, redolent, reminiscent; sententious, weighty; flavorful, full-bodied, rich

Near Antonyms: paltry, petty, worthless; anonymous, nameless, obscure, uncelebrated, unknown

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