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adjective \-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
See Examples of MEANINGFUL
- The test did not produce any meaningful results.
- She looked at him in a meaningful way.
- He wanted to feel that his job was meaningful.
- 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
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