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mean·ing·ful
(mē′nĭng-fəl)adj.
1. Having meaning, function, or purpose: a meaningful discussion.
2. Showing or conveying meaning, especially without words: a meaningful glance.
mean′ing·ful·ly adv.
mean′ing·ful·ness n.
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Adv. | 1. | meaningfully - in a meaningful manner; so as to be meaningful; "He glanced at her meaningfully" |
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meaningfully
[ˈmiːnɪŋfəlɪ] ADV1. (= in a worthwhile way) to spend one's time meaningfully → emplear el tiempo en algo que valga la pena
2. (= eloquently) [smile, look, say] → de manera significativa
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[ˈmiːnɪŋfʊli] adv [say, add] → sur un ton qui en dit long; [look] → d'un air qui en dit longto glance meaningfully at sb → jeter un regard éloquent à qn
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