Synonyms of meaningful

meaningful

adjective

ˈmē-niŋ-fəl 

1

as in suggestive

clearly conveying a special meaning (as one's mood)

gave a meaningful sigh when I asked her how things were going

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suggestive
• eloquent
• expressive
• revealing
• meaning
• revelatory
• significant
• reminiscent
• vivid
• pregnant
• graphic
• evocative
• pictorial
• flavorful
• rich
• redolent
• sententious
• weighty
• full-bodied

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blank
• deadpan
• vacant
• inexpressive
• expresionless
• unexpressive

2

as in important

having great meaning or lasting effect

his time in office was too brief to accomplish anything meaningful

Synonyms & Similar Words

• important
• significant
• major
• historic
• big
• substantial
• much
• monumental
• exceptional
• momentous
• tectonic
• consequential
• eventful
• distinguished
• pivotal
• remarkable
• decisive
• earth-shattering
• earthshaking
• material
• weighty
• outstanding
• strategic
• noteworthy
• valuable
• serious
• distinctive
• worthy
• notable
• worthwhile
• great
• crucial
• prominent
• seminal
• impressive
• sincere
• fatal
• earnest
• fateful
• critical
• key
• essential
• famous
• grave
• prestigious
• illustrious
• vital
• central
• eminent
• noble
• all-important
• heavy
• renowned
• notorious
• preeminent

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• small
• trivial
• little
• unimportant
• insignificant
• minor
• negligible
• inconsequential
• slight
• trifling
• inconsiderable
• worthless
• petty
• paltry
• obscure
• unknown
• anonymous
• nameless
• uncelebrated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of meaningful

But unlike past efforts to diversify, this limited shift away from Washington will be more meaningful. — Dina Esfandiary, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2026

For Zarina Pino, a medical doctor, the calendar change this year feels particularly meaningful, as a Miami-Dade County Public Schools alumna herself who never got to embrace the holiday without compromising her schoolwork. — Jimena Tavel, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

According to the Omio survey, 44% of parents agree that missing a few days of school is worth it to create meaningful family experiences. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

The wave of companies built on Nvidia’s platform is now a meaningful demand source in its own right. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026