Meaningful
Meaningful adjective - Having great meaning or lasting effect.
Usage example: his time in office was too brief to accomplish anything meaningful
Small
Small adjective - Lacking importance.
Usage example: reluctant to bring such a small matter to the boss's attention
Meaningful is an antonym for small.
Nearby Word: smallish
Both words in one sentence
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It is always surprising how small a part of life is taken up by meaningful moments.
Source: Film / Anna and the King -
Meaningful Echo: Arroway's father used his Catchphrase "small moves" to call upon her patience when operating the CB radio.
Source: Film / Contact -
Early in the novel, at the end of a battle a small group of samurai found themselves surrounded by the victors, and having no chance to escape or even cause meaningful damage.
Source: Seppuku
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