signifying

verb
UK: /sɪɡˈnɪfaɪɪŋ/
US: /sɪɡˈnɪfaɪɪŋ/

  1. Present participle of signify: indicating or meaning something.

    1. The red light is signifying danger, so we should stop immediately.
    2. Her constant yawning was signifying a lack of sleep or perhaps boredom with the lecture.

  2. Suggesting or implying something, often indirectly.

    1. His nod was signifying agreement with the proposed plan.
    2. By not responding to my emails, he was signifying his disinterest in the project.

Synonyms

meaning
signifying adjective

  1. Having a meaning; indicative of something.

    1. He gave a signifying look to his friend.
    2. The dream had a signifying importance to her current situation, so she tried to analyze it.

  2. Expressive or suggestive in a subtle or indirect way.

    1. The signifying silence in the room spoke volumes about their disagreement.
    2. Her signifying smile hinted at a secret that she wasn't yet ready to share with anyone.
signifying noun

  1. (In African-American culture) A type of verbal play that involves indirect or satirical language.

    1. He was known for his signifying, teasing his friends with clever wordplay.
    2. Signifying is a complex form of communication, often involving humor and social commentary.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "signifying" in English means: Present participle of signify: indicating or meaning something., Suggesting or implying something, often indirectly..

The phonetic transcription of "signifying" is /sɪɡˈnɪfaɪɪŋ/ in British English and /sɪɡˈnɪfaɪɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "signifying": meaning.

Example usage of "signifying": "The red light is signifying danger, so we should stop immediately.". More examples on the page.