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Definitions

signifying

[sig-nuh-fahy-ing] / ˈsɪg nəˌfaɪ ɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

denotative

Synonyms

STRONG

denotive

WEAK

denoting designatory expressed implying indicative indicatory referring

ADJECTIVE

denotive

Synonyms

STRONG

denotative

WEAK

denoting designatory expressed implying indicative indicatory referring

ADJECTIVE

designative

Synonyms

WEAK

denotative denoting denotive expressed implying indicative indicatory referring

ADJECTIVE

designatory

Synonyms

WEAK

denotative denoting denotive expressed implying indicative indicatory referring

ADJECTIVE

figurative

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allegorical descriptive fanciful florid metaphoric metaphorical pictorial

WEAK

denotative emblematic emblematical flowery illustrative ornate poetical representative typical

Antonyms

WEAK

literal real straightforward

ADJECTIVE

pointing

Synonyms

STRONG

declaring denoting designating disclosing displaying evidencing evincing guiding manifesting marking placing revealing showing specifying spotting steering

NOUN

abuse

Synonyms

STRONG

blame castigation censure curse curses defamation derision hosing insults invective knifing libel obloquy opprobrium put down quinine reproach revilement scolding slander swearing tirade upbraiding vilification vituperation

WEAK

bad-mouthing kicking around pushing around

Antonyms

STRONG

approval commendation compliment exaltation flattery praise

WEAK

acclamation adulation aid help plaudit preservation respect

Example Sentences

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Head of football operations Damian Vidagany held his hands on his head at the final whistle, signifying a release of pressure, before embracing Tielemans.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

They then fell sharply afterward to below 80 cents on the dollar, signifying major concerns about the risk of default.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

For most of my adult life, I have felt like that kind of “within” talk is fortune-cookie horoscope speak, signifying nothing.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2026

It’s an endearing public image signifying how much fun he is having in his senior season.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026

A cold wind blew out of the east now, signifying that the rain was over for a little while.

From "The Red Pony" by John Steinbeck

signifying

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