Meaningfully

Pronunciation: /ˈmiːnɪŋfəli/

Definitions of meaningfully

adverb in a way that is full of meaning or significance

Example Sentences

A1 She smiled meaningfully at her friend.

A2 He nodded meaningfully in agreement.

B1 The teacher explained the concept meaningfully to the students.

B2 The artist's work was interpreted meaningfully by art critics.

C1 The diplomat spoke meaningfully about the importance of international cooperation.

C2 The author's words resonated meaningfully with readers around the world.

Examples of meaningfully in a Sentence

formal The research findings were meaningfully presented in the academic paper.

informal She always listens meaningfully when you talk to her.

slang Let's chat meaningfully about our future plans.

figurative His artwork speaks meaningfully to the struggles of the human experience.

Grammatical Forms of meaningfully

• past tense: meant
• plural: meaningfullys
• comparative: more meaningfully
• superlative: most meaningfully
• present tense: meaningly
• future tense: will meaningly
• perfect tense: have meant
• continuous tense: is meaningfully
• singular: meaningfully
• positive degree: meaningful
• infinitive: to mean
• gerund: meaningfullying
• participle: meaningfullyed

Origin and Evolution of meaningfully

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'meaningfully' originated from the combination of the word 'meaning' and the suffix '-ful', which denotes full of or characterized by.

Evolution of the word: The usage of 'meaningfully' has evolved to emphasize the importance of conveying significance or purpose in a clear and impactful manner.