Resourceful Definition & Meaning

resourceful
adjective
  1. having inner resources; adroit or imaginative; "someone who is resourceful is capable of dealing with difficult situations"; "an able and resourceful politician"; "the most resourceful cook in town"

"Resourceful" in song lyrics

See how resourceful is used in real songs:

  • "Every morsel, I'm your corporal, rather resourceful"
    Ozomatli f/ Chali 2na (Jurassic 5) — Super Bowl Sundae
  • "They can't keep him away, he's too resourceful"
    Stat Quo — The Beginning
  • "what is the root of resourceful"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "resourceful"

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