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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Julienne Verdi, Boston Herald, 22 June 2025
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Julienne Verdi, Boston Herald, 22 June 2025
Young entrepreneurs who share their journey—including what drives them beyond profit—tend to attract more meaningful connections and opportunities than those who only list accomplishments.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
Johnson’s move to Belgium came after 15 months out of management, the first meaningful break in his coaching career.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Videos like these do not offer much meaningful detail about what’s just happened, but they get posted anyhow.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 20 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for meaningful
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“Meaningful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meaningful. Accessed 29 Jun. 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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