| 释义 |
View usage for: (miːnɪŋfʊl) 1. adjectiveIf you describe something as meaningful, you mean that it is serious, important, or useful in some way. She believes these talks will be the start of a constructive and meaningful dialogue. He asked people to tell him about a meaningful event or period in their lives. meaningfully graded adverb [ADVERB with verb] This in effect denied them their right to participate meaningfully in elections. 2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]A meaningful look or gesture is one that is intended to express something, usually to a particular person, without anything being said. Upon the utterance of this word, Dan and Harry exchanged a quick, meaningful look. meaningfully adverb [usually ADVERB after verb, oft ADV -ed] He glanced meaningfully at the other police officer, then he went up the stairs. 'Who's your publisher?'—'Lockett Press,' she said, and she raised an eyebrow meaningfully. 3. See also meaningfully More Synonyms of meaningful meaningful in British English (ˈmiːnɪŋfʊl) adjective1. having great meaning or validity 2. eloquent, expressive a meaningful silence Derived forms meaningfully (ˈmeaningfully) adverb meaningfulness (ˈmeaningfulness) noun meaningful in American English (ˈminɪŋfəl) adjective full of meaning; having significance or purpose Derived forms meaningfully (ˈmeaningfully) adverb meaningfulness (ˈmeaningfulness) noun Examples of 'meaningful' in a sentencemeaningful In other languagesmeaningful British English: meaningful ADJECTIVE If you describe something as meaningful, you mean that it is serious, important, or useful in some way. She believes these talks will be the start of a constructive and meaningful dialogue. - American English: meaningful
- Brazilian Portuguese: significativo
- Chinese: 严肃的
- European Spanish: significativo
- French: sérieux
- German: sinnvoll
- Italian: significativo
- Japanese: 有意義な
- Korean: 의미 있는
- European Portuguese: significativo
- Latin American Spanish: significativo
Chinese translation of 'meaningful' adj - [result, explanation]
有意义(義)的 (yǒu yìyì de) - [glance, remark]
意味深长(長)的 (yìwèi shēncháng de) - [relationship, occasion]
有意义(義)的 (yǒu yìyì de)
Definition serious and important a meaningful and constructive dialogue Synonyms Opposites useless , trivial , meaningless , superficial , worthless , insignificant , senseless , unimportant , inconsequential Definition intended to express a feeling or opinion The two exchanged a quick, meaningful look. Synonyms suggestive pointed speaking Additional synonymsDefinition of great significance, value, or consequence an important economic challenge to the government Synonyms significant, critical, substantial, grave, urgent, serious, material, signal, primary, meaningful, far-reaching, momentous, seminal, weighty, of substance, salient, noteworthyDefinition relevant or pertinent The company failed to disclose material information. Synonyms relevant, important, significant, essential, vital, key, serious, grave, meaningful, applicable, indispensable, momentous, weighty, pertinent, consequential, apposite, apropos, germaneShe nodded and gave me a meaning look. Synonyms expressive, meaningful, pointed, revealing, significant, speaking, pregnant, suggestive, telltaleAdditional synonymsDefinition full of meaning or significance There was a long, pregnant silence. Synonyms meaningful, pointed, charged, significant, telling, loaded, expressive, eloquent, weighty, suggestiveDefinition to do with the matter in hand Make sure you enclose all the relevant certificates. Synonyms significant, appropriate, proper, related, fitting, material, suited, relative, to the point, apt, applicable, pertinent, apposite, admissible, germane, to the purpose, appurtenant, ad rem Definition concerned with important matters I regard this as a serious matter. Synonyms important, crucial (informal), urgent, pressing, difficult, worrying, deep, significant, grim, far-reaching, momentous, fateful, weighty, no laughing matter, of moment or consequence Synonyms expressive, moving, striking, noticeable, eloquentDefinition able to be used advantageously or for several purposes The police gained useful information about the organisation. Synonyms helpful, effective, valuable, practical, of use, profitable, of service, worthwhile, beneficial, of help, fruitful, advantageous, all-purpose, salutary, general-purpose, serviceableDefinition sufficiently important, rewarding, or valuable to justify spending time or effort on it The study did not produce any worthwhile results. Synonyms useful, good, valuable, helpful, worthy, profitable, productive, beneficial, meaningful, constructive, justifiable, expedient, gainful |