B2adjectiveemotionsrelationships
US/ˈmiː.nɪŋ.fəl/
UK/ˈmiː.nɪŋ.fəl/
important, useful or serious, often in a way that makes you feel something
In context
Volunteering at the orphanage was the most meaningful thing I did this year.
Small daily changes can make a meaningful difference to your health.
Young people want meaningful work, not just a high salary.
Words that go with meaningful
adjective + noun
- meaningful relationshipIt takes time to build a meaningful relationship.
- meaningful differenceThe new law has made no meaningful difference so far.
- meaningful conversationWe had our first meaningful conversation in months.
- meaningful workShe left banking to find more meaningful work.
- meaningful wayTeachers want students to use new words in a meaningful way.
adverb + adjective
- deeply meaningfulThe ceremony was deeply meaningful for the whole family.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
This gift is very meaning to me.Correct: This gift is very meaningful to me.