1. having meaning or importance; serving as a sign or indication of something
Usage: formal; somewhat rare

Examples

• The artist’s use of dark colors was significative of his melancholy mood.
• Her silence during the meeting was highly significative.
• The professor noted that the data patterns were significative of a larger trend.
• The ceremony included several significative rituals passed down through generations.
• His choice of words was significative of his true intentions.
• The archaeological findings were significative of ancient trade routes.