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meaningfully

adv.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈminɪŋfəɫi// UK //mˈiːnɪŋfəli// mean·ing·ful·ly

adv. in a way that is important or has a real effect. You use this to describe an action or statement that actually matters.

adv. in a manner that is significant, substantial, or effective. Often used to describe actions or communication that produce a tangible result or have a deep impact.


SIMPLE

The two groups met to talk meaningfully about the future.

CONTEXTUAL

The new law was supposed to help the poor, but it did not change their lives meaningfully.

COMPLEX

While the speech was technically correct, it lacked the emotional depth required to meaningfully address the concerns of the grieving families.

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