meaningful

adjective

mean·ing·ful | \ ˈmē-niŋ-fəl

Definition of meaningful

1a : 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

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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 game could prove meaningful down the road, as both teams are part of the CIF Southern Section’s Division 12 grouping. — Andrew Turner, Daily Pilot, "Week 2 High School Football Preview: Ocean View vs. University," 5 Sep. 2019 Size up your situation, make the changes that will make your life better and focus on who and what’s meaningful to you. — Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, "Horoscopes: Sept. 4, 2019," 4 Sep. 2019 Several students commented that the day was fun as well as meaningful. — Sam Boyer, cleveland.com, "Everyone can stay busy with all the events coming up: Whit & Whimsey," 30 Aug. 2019 Hunters understand perhaps more than most that death is a part of life, and for many in our advancing years the conversation becomes louder and more meaningful. — Steve Meyer, Anchorage Daily News, "When the antics of a bear disarm a hunter," 28 Aug. 2019 With the Dow trading above 25,000 for most of the year, 767 points represented a drop of 2.9%, which is meaningful but not disastrous. — Dallas News, "Motley Fool: Alphabet's a solid buy, what to do when the market plunges and this week's trivia," 25 Aug. 2019 To improve the work environment for disabled employees, Moore emphasizes that companies must step up and take a chance by creating more meaningful jobs based on strength assessments and adapt positions based on skills and abilities. — Kevin Enners, ajc, "Illustrating the possibilities of abilities," 10 Aug. 2019 Other research shows that after transcendent experiences, people feel more satisfied with their lives and rate their lives as more meaningful. — Ailsa Ross, Longreads, "Mountains, Transcending," 9 Aug. 2019 The Golden Apple Award recognizes teachers who continuously seek new and meaningful ways to deliver instruction to our students. — Erika Butler, baltimoresun.com, "Three Harford public school teachers presented Golden Apple Awards from FFCU," 8 Aug. 2019

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meaningful

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of meaningful

: having a clear meaning

: expressing an emotion or idea without words

: having real importance or value

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meaningful

adjective

mean·ing·ful | \ ˈmē-niŋ-fəl

Kids Definition of meaningful

: having a meaning or purpose

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