Meaningful
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmiː.nɪŋ.fl̩/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Meaningful is an adjective meaning Having meaning, significant.
Meaning
Having meaning, significant.
Example Sentences
I think we made a meaningful contribution to this project today.
But the Danes remained resolute in defence - largely thanks to a spirited display by captain Daniel Agger - and they went ahead with their first meaningful attack.
They viewed the power shift and diversity as a symbolic but meaningful rebuke of the Islamophobic rhetoric that was a central theme of then Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s campaign.
In setting out a broad-brush approach, the Arriva-owned operator doesn't make any specific requirements, but it says the replacement trains "must achieve a meaningful reduction in the exhaust emissions and exterior noise levels compared to Chiltern's existing DMUs".
Synonyms for meaningful
Depending on context, synonyms include meaning, significant, substantive, pregnant, suggestive, comprehensible.
Antonyms for meaningful
Common opposites include meaningless, inane.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include significative, significant, substantive, understandable, comprehensible, purposeful.
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