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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Software is a significant piece of private-credit portfolios, so meaningful stress in that segment could spill over into the broader loan market.
From Barron's
These wild swings were only the latest chapter of what has been a volatile stretch for the S&P 500, as the index has struggled to break above 7,000 in a lasting, meaningful way.
From MarketWatch
“We are making meaningful enhancements — backing this offer with billions of dollars, providing shareholders with certainty in value, a clear regulatory path, and protection against market volatility,” he said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times
“Artists deserve representation that aligns with their values and supports their safety and dignity. This decision reflects my belief that meaningful change in our industry requires accountability and leadership that earns trust.”
From Salon
“While we see the move as potentially an opportunistic one, we also think Frontier’s meaningful increase in supply growth raises the risk profile of the company,” the analysts said.
From MarketWatch
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