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单词 meaningful
释义

meaningful

adjective

mean·​ing·​ful ˈmē-niŋ-fəl How to pronounce meaningful (audio)
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
meaningfully
ˈmē-niŋ-fə-lē How to pronounce meaningful (audio)
adverb
meaningfulness noun

Synonyms

  • eloquent
  • expressive
  • meaning
  • pregnant
  • revealing
  • revelatory
  • significant
  • suggestive
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Example Sentences

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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Word History

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

meaningful

adjective

mean·​ing·​ful ˈmē-niŋ-fəl How to pronounce meaningful (audio)
: having a meaning or purpose

meaningful

adjective

1
as in suggestive
clearly conveying a special meaning (as one's mood) gave a meaningful sigh when I asked her how things were going

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • suggestive
  • eloquent
  • meaning
  • expressive
  • revealing
  • revelatory
  • significant
  • reminiscent
  • vivid
  • evocative
  • pregnant
  • graphic
  • graphical
  • pictorial
  • flavorful
  • redolent
  • rich
  • sententious
  • weighty
  • full-bodied

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • unexpressive
2
as in important
having great meaning or lasting effect his time in office was too brief to accomplish anything meaningful

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • important
  • significant
  • major
  • historic
  • big
  • substantial
  • much
  • momentous
  • monumental
  • exceptional
  • consequential
  • tectonic
  • eventful
  • distinguished
  • material
  • pivotal
  • decisive
  • remarkable
  • earth-shattering
  • earthshaking
  • valuable
  • strategic
  • noteworthy
  • outstanding
  • worthy
  • serious
  • weighty
  • distinctive
  • worthwhile
  • notable
  • crucial
  • great
  • outstanding
  • impressive
  • prominent
  • seminal
  • sincere
  • fatal
  • earnest
  • critical
  • fateful
  • key
  • essential
  • vital
  • grave
  • famous
  • prestigious
  • central
  • illustrious
  • eminent
  • noble
  • heavy
  • preeminent
  • renowned
  • all-important
  • notorious

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • trivial
  • small
  • unimportant
  • insignificant
  • little
  • inconsequential
  • negligible
  • minor
  • slight
  • trifling
  • worthless
  • inconsiderable
  • petty
  • paltry
  • obscure
  • unknown
  • anonymous
  • nameless
  • uncelebrated
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