| Library / English Dictionary |
PURPOSEFUL
| Pronunciation (US): |  | (GB): | |
I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Having meaning through having an aim
Example:
led a happy purposeful life
Classified under:
Similar:
meaningful (having a meaning or purpose)
Derivation:
purposefulness (the quality of having a definite purpose)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Serving as or indicating the existence of a purpose or goal
Classified under:
Similar:
businesslike; earnest (not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal)
goal-directed; purposive (having a purpose)
purpose-built; purpose-made (designed and constructed to serve a particular purpose)
Also:
meaningful (having a meaning or purpose)
resolute (firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination)
Antonym:
purposeless (not evidencing any purpose or goal)
Derivation:
purposefulness (the quality of having a definite purpose)
