meaningful
Americanadjective
adjective
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having great meaning or validity
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eloquent, expressive
a meaningful silence
Usage
What are other ways to say meaningful? Something that is meaningful, such as a meaningful wink or meaningful choice, is full of meaning, purpose, or value. Do you know how meaningful differs from the synonyms expressive, significant, and suggestive? Find out on Thesaurus.com.
Other Word Forms
- meaningfully adverb
- meaningfulness noun
Etymology
Origin of meaningful
Example Sentences
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UnitedHealthcare CEO Tim Noel said in an earnings call last week that the proposed payment freeze would result in “very meaningful benefit reductions.”
"Many have done so without clarity, security, or meaningful support."
From BBC
The projections suggest that small reductions in sodium levels across commonly eaten foods could produce meaningful public health benefits.
From Science Daily
"Glasgow's long history of civil disobedience and meaningful change has been a barometer throughout the making of this film," he said.
From BBC
Creating the infrastructure to mount meaningful national campaigns means recruitment, fundraising, planning.
From BBC
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