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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"Those are meaningful pressure valves, but they are not a replacement for the full seaborne flow," Innes said.
From Barron's
“The more important question is, does this lead to meaningful change?”
From Los Angeles Times
Abel added that Berkshire had “meaningful positions in a small number of other companies” where “capital allocation has been more dynamic” and that they could become part of Berkshire’s “core holdings.”
From Barron's
“Negotiations are meaningful when the other side shows its goodwill,” he said in 2008, addressing Washington.
“Utilities, food waste and lifestyle inflation can quietly erode cash flow over a 20- to 30-year retirement. Even households with meaningful assets need to manage longevity risk, healthcare uncertainty and rising living costs.”
From MarketWatch
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