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present participle of signify.

Definitions

signifying

[sig-nuh-fahy-ing] / ˈsɪg nəˌfaɪ ɪŋ /

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denotative adj.
denotive adj.
designative adj.
designatory adj.
figurative adj.
pointing adj.
abuse n.

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

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signifying

As the national market remains stagnant, a shift is underway in many local real-estate markets, signifying a major turning point in the housing market.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026

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

If we had, it might have come with a purposefully incomprehensible slogan, absent any sound or fury but definitely signifying nothing.

From Salon ● May 17, 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

Note the ring on Maggie’s left hand, signifying an engagement.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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