mean·ing·ful 
/ˈmi:nɪŋfəl/ adjective
/ˈmi:nɪŋfəl/ adjective [more meaningful; most meaningful] 1 : having a clear meaning
▪ The test did not produce any meaningful results. 2 : expressing an emotion or idea without words
▪ She looked at him in a meaningful way. ▪ a meaningful expression/glance/pause 3 : having real importance or value
▪ He wanted to feel that his job was meaningful. ▪ The trip turned out to be very meaningful for/to both of them. ▪ a meaningful relationship/discussion
▪ The test did not produce any meaningful results.
▪ She looked at him in a meaningful way. ▪ a meaningful expression/glance/pause
▪ He wanted to feel that his job was meaningful. ▪ The trip turned out to be very meaningful for/to both of them. ▪ a meaningful relationship/discussion
— mean·ing·ful·ly adverb
▪ She paused meaningfully before answering the question.
▪ She paused meaningfully before answering the question.
— mean·ing·ful·ness noun [noncount]
