eventful

event·ful

adjective \i-ˈvent-fəl\

Definition of EVENTFUL

1

: full of or rich in events

2

: momentous

— event·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb

— event·ful·ness noun

Examples of EVENTFUL

1. He led a short but eventful life.
2. It was an extremely eventful period in American history.

First Known Use of EVENTFUL

1600

Related to EVENTFUL

Synonyms

big, consequential, earthshaking, earth-shattering, important, historic, major, material, meaningful, momentous, monumental, much, significant, substantial, tectonic, weighty

Antonyms

inconsequential, inconsiderable, insignificant, little, minor, negligible, slight, small, trifling, trivial, unimportant

Related Words

decisive, fatal, fateful, strategic; earnest, grave, heavy, serious, sincere; distinctive, exceptional, impressive, outstanding, prominent, remarkable; valuable, worthwhile, worthy; distinguished, eminent, great, illustrious, noble, notable, noteworthy, outstanding, preeminent, prestigious; famous, notorious, renowned; all-important, central, critical, crucial, essential, key, pivotal, seminal, vital

Near Antonyms

paltry, petty, worthless; anonymous, nameless, obscure, uncelebrated, unknown

Rhymes with EVENTFUL

resentful