meaningful
adjective
mean·ing·ful
ˈmē-niŋ-fəl 
1
a
: having a meaning or purpose
The tests did not produce any meaningful results.
b
: full of meaning : significant
a meaningful life
a meaningful relationship
2
: having an assigned function in a language system
meaningful propositions
meaningfulness
noun
Examples of meaningful in a Sentence
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.
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
This skill ensures strategic clarity, fosters innovation and balances human insight with tech efficiency, enabling leaders to navigate uncertainty and drive meaningful outcomes in dynamic workplaces.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2025
If your household is already financially secure (or close to it), this offer could provide meaningful breathing room.
—Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Nov. 2025
And by the end of the week, forecasters predict meaningful rain chances.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Nov. 2025
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meaningful
adjective
mean·ing·ful
ˈmē-niŋ-fəl
1
: having a meaning or purpose
meaningful work
2
: full of meaning : significant
a meaningful experience
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