C1adjective 2K

Meaningful

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈmiːnɪŋfl/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈmiːnɪŋfl/"]/

Meaning of Meaningful

serious and important

In simple words: full of meaning or importance

Meaningful in a sentence

• a **meaningful relationship/discussion/experience**
• These statistics are not very meaningful.
• She gave me a **meaningful look**.

How to use Meaningful

Use 'meaningful' in contexts where you want to describe something that has depth or importance. Avoid it in casual conversations that focus on trivial matters.

Grammar pattern

meaningful + noun

Memory hint

Think of 'mean' as important, and 'ful' as full. So 'meaningful' is full of meaning.

Related words

Collocations with Meaningful

• meaningful conversation
• meaningful life
• meaningful impact
• meaningful connections

Synonyms for Meaningful

• significant
• important
• valuable
• purposeful
• substantial

Opposites of Meaningful

• meaningless
• insignificant
• trivial

Common mistakes with Meaningful

• Confused with 'meaningless'
• Incorrectly used to describe physical objects rather than experiences or relationships
• Used with an incorrect noun, e.g., saying 'meaningful meeting' instead of 'meaningful conclusions'

Frequently asked questions about Meaningful

What does Meaningful mean?

full of meaning or importance

What is the definition of Meaningful?

serious and important

How do you use Meaningful in a sentence?

a **meaningful relationship/discussion/experience**

Can you give another example of Meaningful?

These statistics are not very meaningful.

What are synonyms for Meaningful?

Common alternatives include significant, important, valuable, purposeful, substantial.

What is the opposite of Meaningful?

Opposite meanings include meaningless, insignificant, trivial.

What words go with Meaningful?

It commonly pairs with meaningful conversation, meaningful life, meaningful impact, meaningful connections.

What are common mistakes when using Meaningful?

Confused with 'meaningless' Incorrectly used to describe physical objects rather than experiences or relationships Used with an incorrect noun, e.g., saying 'meaningful meeting' instead of 'meaningful conclusions'

How do you pronounce Meaningful?

US: /["/ˈmiːnɪŋfl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈmiːnɪŋfl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Meaningful?

Use 'meaningful' in contexts where you want to describe something that has depth or importance. Avoid it in casual conversations that focus on trivial matters.

What CEFR level is Meaningful?

"Meaningful" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.