Meaningful

Pronunciation: /ˈmiːnɪŋfəl/

Definitions of meaningful

adjective expressing a significant or important quality or idea

Example Sentences

A1 She received a meaningful gift from her friend.

A2 The painting had a meaningful message that touched the viewers.

B1 Having a meaningful conversation with someone can create a strong bond.

B2 The book provided a meaningful insight into the author's life.

C1 His speech was both powerful and meaningful, leaving a lasting impact on the audience.

C2 The lyrics of the song were deeply meaningful and resonated with listeners on a personal level.

Examples of meaningful in a Sentence

formal The research findings provided a meaningful insight into the impact of climate change.

informal Having a deep conversation with her always feels so meaningful.

slang That concert was so lit, every song had a meaningful message behind it.

figurative The painting may look abstract, but it holds a meaningful representation of the artist's emotions.

Grammatical Forms of meaningful

• past tense: meant
• plural: meaningfuls
• comparative: more meaningful
• superlative: most meaningful
• present tense: means
• future tense: will mean
• perfect tense: has meant
• continuous tense: is meaning
• singular: meaningful
• positive degree: meaningful
• infinitive: to mean
• gerund: meaning
• participle: meaning

Origin and Evolution of meaningful

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'meaningful' originated from the Old English word 'mænful' which meant 'full of meaning or significance'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'meaningful' has retained its original definition of being full of meaning or significance, but has also evolved to encompass a deeper level of emotional or personal significance in modern usage.