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meaningful

[mee-ning-fuhl] / ˈmi nɪŋ fəl /


Usage

What are other ways to say meaningful? When describing forms of expression, the adjectives meaningful and significant imply an underlying and unexpressed thought whose existence is plainly shown although its precise nature is left to conjecture. Meaningful implies a secret and intimate understanding between the persons involved: Meaningful looks passed between them. Significant suggests conveying important or hidden meaning: On hearing this statement, he gave the officers a significant glance. Expressive suggests conveying, or being capable of conveying, a thought, intention, emotion, etc., in an effective or vivid manner: an expressive gesture.  Suggestive implies an indirect or covert conveying of a meaning, sometimes mentally stimulating, sometimes verging on impropriety or indecency: a suggestive story or remark.

Example Sentences

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It’s so meaningful to be in our backyard playing our music again, right there.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

“To date, such spending has been relatively underrepresented in the commitments made by member states, where meaningful spending has taken place at all.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

"I am deeply committed to protecting and showcasing the craftsmanship and character that makes Burleigh unique, while helping to shape its future as a distinctive and meaningful British design and ceramics house," Bailey said.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“Grass has given me some of the most meaningful moments of my career, and I’m excited to be back competing on one of the sport’s most iconic stages,” she went on.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Anthony didn’t oppose marriage, but she did think that certain women could lead more meaningful lives as unmarried radicals than as wives and mothers.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling




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