Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Managers can elicit more meaningful feedback by asking specific, open-ended questions to anchor responses in concrete behaviors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The coming months should mark a meaningful step-up, with a flurry of high-profile mega-IPOs from SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic expected to raise tens of billions of dollars each.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

They have so many meaningful songs like “Shining Star,” while “September” is a leftover that was a filler song from a greatest hits album that became a career-defining song.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 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

He gave May a meaningful look, which she didn’t see.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley




Vocabulary lists containing meaningful


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "meaningful" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com