meaningful
adjective
mean·ing·ful
ˈmē-niŋ-fəl 
1
a
: having a meaning or purpose
The tests did not produce any meaningful results.
b
: full of meaning : significant
a meaningful life
a meaningful relationship
2
: having an assigned function in a language system
meaningful propositions
meaningfulness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of meaningful in a Sentence
The test did not produce any meaningful results.
She looked at him in a meaningful way.
He wanted to feel that his job was meaningful.
The trip turned out to be very meaningful for both of them.
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The royal family's appearance at Princess Kate's concert was especially meaningful as a show of support for her following a challenging year.
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Janine Henni, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
True connection comes from vulnerability, and research from the journal Psychological Science backs this up: sharing personal, meaningful things with others is linked to greater happiness and well-being.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
That makes his appearance with Dua in October — as well as the live album and TV special — that much more meaningful.
—Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
Lead with thoughtfulness about gifting instead of FOMO Love suggests prioritizing thoughtful gifts over expensive ones, in addition to considering alternatives like DIY gifts or experiences, which can often be more meaningful.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 6 Dec. 2024
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Janine Henni, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
True connection comes from vulnerability, and research from the journal Psychological Science backs this up: sharing personal, meaningful things with others is linked to greater happiness and well-being.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
That makes his appearance with Dua in October — as well as the live album and TV special — that much more meaningful.
—Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
Lead with thoughtfulness about gifting instead of FOMO Love suggests prioritizing thoughtful gifts over expensive ones, in addition to considering alternatives like DIY gifts or experiences, which can often be more meaningful.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 6 Dec. 2024
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meaningful
adjective
mean·ing·ful
ˈmē-niŋ-fəl
1
: having a meaning or purpose
meaningful work
2
: full of meaning : significant
a meaningful experience
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