meaningful

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mean·ing·ful | \ ˈmē-niŋ-fəl

Definition of meaningful

1a : 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

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Synonyms

Antonyms

unexpressive

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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