meaningfulPronunciation: /ˈmiːnɪŋfʊl, -f(ə)l/Translate meaningful | into French | into German | into Italian | into Spanish Definition of meaningful adjective having meaning:meaningful elements in a language words likely to be meaningful to pupils serious, important, or worthwhile:the new structure would bring meaningful savings communicating something that is not directly expressed:meaningful glances and repressed passion Logic having a recognizable function in a logical language or other sign system. Derivatives meaningfully adverb meaningfulness noun meaningful in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of meaningful in the US English dictionary