Word
fruitful
Phoneticsfruit·ful, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfɹutfəɫ/
UK/fɹˈuːtfəl/
Definition
adj. producing good or useful results. You use this to describe a meeting, a project, or a conversation that was successful and worth the effort.
adj. producing good or helpful results; productive. Often used to describe abstract concepts like discussions, collaborations, or periods of time.
Examples
“We had a very fruitful meeting this morning.”
“The two scientists began a fruitful collaboration that eventually led to a major breakthrough in renewable energy.”
“While the initial negotiations were tense, they ultimately proved fruitful, resulting in a comprehensive trade agreement that benefited both nations for decades.”
Examples
simple
“We had a very fruitful meeting this morning.”
contextual
“The two scientists began a fruitful collaboration that eventually led to a major breakthrough in renewable energy.”
complex
“While the initial negotiations were tense, they ultimately proved fruitful, resulting in a comprehensive trade agreement that benefited both nations for decades.”
Usage
Often follows linking verbs like 'be', 'prove', or 'become'.
Real-World Examples
“Car boot sales, charity shops and secondhand platforms such as Vinted can also be fruitful.” “The 42-year-old has shifted the way London City play and a host of new signings could prove fruitful in his system.” Etymology
From Middle English fruitefull, equivalent to fruit + -ful. Compare Dutch vruchtvol, German fruchtvoll, Swedish fruktfull.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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