eventful

adjective

event·​ful i-ˈvent-fəl 

1

: full of or rich in events

2

: momentous

eventfully

i-ˈvent-fə-lē 

adverb

eventfulness noun

Synonyms of eventful

• important
• major
• significant
• historic
• big
• momentous

Examples of eventful in a Sentence

He led a short but eventful life.

It was an extremely eventful period in American history.

Recent Examples on the Web

Prior to that, the 18-year-old switch-hitting shortstop and leadoff hitter was having an eventful evening. — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 26 July 2026

Angel Reese’s eventful weekend ended with an injury and one of her worst performances of the season. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026

England has also maintained momentum throughout the tournament, particularly after the team’s eventful win at the Azteca Stadium against Mexico in the Round of 16. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 July 2026

After an eventful weekend and a killer homerun derby, the MLB All-Star game is making its way to Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Park. — Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 14 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for eventful

• resentful
• uneventful

Kids Definition

eventful

adjective

event·​ful i-ˈvent-fəl 

1

: full of events

an eventful day

2

: very important : momentous

eventfully

-fə-lē 

adverb

eventfulness noun