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meaningful
adjective mean·ing·ful \-fəl\
: having a clear meaning
: expressing an emotion or idea without words
: having real importance or value
Full Definition of MEANINGFUL
1
a : having a meaning or purpose b : full of meaning : significant <a meaningful life>
2
: having an assigned function in a language system <meaningful propositions>
— mean·ing·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb
— mean·ing·ful·ness noun
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First Known Use of MEANINGFUL
1852
Related to MEANINGFUL
- Synonyms
- eloquent, meaning, expressive, pregnant, revealing, revelatory, significant, suggestive
- Antonyms
- unexpressive
MEANINGFUL Defined for Kids
meaningful
adjective mean·ing·ful \ˈmē-niŋ-fəl\
Definition of MEANINGFUL for Kids
: having a meaning or purpose
— mean·ing·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb
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