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meaningful

[mee-ning-fuhl] / ˈmi nɪŋ fəl /


Usage

What are other ways to say meaningful? When describing forms of expression, the adjectives meaningful and significant imply an underlying and unexpressed thought whose existence is plainly shown although its precise nature is left to conjecture. Meaningful implies a secret and intimate understanding between the persons involved: Meaningful looks passed between them. Significant suggests conveying important or hidden meaning: On hearing this statement, he gave the officers a significant glance. Expressive suggests conveying, or being capable of conveying, a thought, intention, emotion, etc., in an effective or vivid manner: an expressive gesture.  Suggestive implies an indirect or covert conveying of a meaning, sometimes mentally stimulating, sometimes verging on impropriety or indecency: a suggestive story or remark.

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Meaningful progress in any negotiation is unlikely to take place without a ceasefire first, according to a regional official familiar with the discussions.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Meaningful sales from humanoid robots are likely years away.

From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026

Meaningful might be an understatement for what’s at stake this week.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 23, 2024

Meaningful, long-lasting connections can take a while to form, but when Nina Conti met her future partner-in-crime, she knew they were simpatico right away.

From New York Times • Feb. 14, 2024

Meaningful freedom had to be more than the freedom to starve.

From The Black Experience in America by Coombs, Norman




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