Meaning & use
meaningful
Having significant importance, value, or purpose; conveying a clear message or feeling.
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She wanted a meaningful career that would actually help people in her community.
They shared a meaningful conversation about their hopes for the future.
A note on using this word
Meaningful often describes relationships, work, or experiences that feel emotionally or personally significant, rather than simply useful or effective.
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