meaningful; suggestive; telling; significant
Describes a look, smile, silence, or remark that seems to carry hidden meaning or implication. Often used when someone's expression or pause hints at something unspoken.
彼は意味ありげな笑みを浮かべた。
He gave a meaningful smile.
彼女の沈黙は意味ありげだった。
Her silence was suggestive.
Compound of 意味 (imi, 'meaning') + あり (ari, 'to exist') + げ (ge, suffix indicating appearance or seeming). Literally 'seeming to have meaning'.