Holding considerable importance, relevance, or influence. See example sentences, synonyms, and etymology for the adjective significant.

She looked at him across the table and gave him a significant smile. Do you think it's significant that he hasn't replied to my letter yet?

Define significant. significant synonyms, significant pronunciation, significant translation, English dictionary definition of significant. adj. 1. a. Having or expressing a meaning: Are the markings on the …

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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English Β© 2025 sigβ€’nifβ€’iβ€’cant /sΙͺgˈnΙͺfΙͺkΙ™nt/ adj. important; of consequence: a significant event in world history. having a special, …

Definition of significant adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

The meaning of SIGNIFICANT is having meaning; especially : full of import : suggestive. How to use significant in a sentence.

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