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Synonyms & Similar Words
significant
purposeful
substantial
important
relevant
worthwhile
valuable
profound
impactful
influential
effective
productive
useful
beneficial
constructive
fruitful
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satisfying
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enriching
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thought-provoking
stimulating
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interesting
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genuine
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meaningful
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meditative
Meaning of Meaningful
Having a special or significant purpose or quality
Definitions
- Having a special or significant purpose or quality
- Having a clear and intended meaning or message
- Having a strong or lasting impact or effect
Etymology of Meaningful
The word "meaningful" originated in the mid-17th century, derived from the words "meaning" and the suffix "-ful", which is used to form adjectives indicating a fullness or abundance of a particular quality
The word "meaning" itself comes from the Old English word "mēaning", which is derived from the verb "mēan", meaning "to intend or signify"
Historically, the word "meaningful" has been used to describe things that have a significant or important purpose, quality, or message
Example Uses
- The documentary was a meaningful exploration of social justice issues
- The gift was a meaningful gesture of appreciation and gratitude
- The experience was meaningful and life-changing for everyone involved
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
meaningless
insignificant
trivial
unimportant
irrelevant
worthless
useless
unproductive
ineffective
futile
pointless
hollow
empty
shallow
frivolous
superficial
banal
mundane
ordinary
unremarkable
uninspiring
unimpressive
uninteresting
dull
boring
tedious
monotonous
unfulfilling
unsatisfying