happening

¹happening

noun

Definition of HAPPENING

1

: something that happens : occurrence

2

: an event or series of events designed to evoke a spontaneous reaction to sensory, emotional, or spiritual stimuli

3

: something (as an event) that is particularly interesting, entertaining, or important

Examples of HAPPENING

1. <the President's visit to the school was a real happening for teachers and students alike>
2. <gave a detailed account of all the happenings of the weekend>

First Known Use of HAPPENING

1551

Related to HAPPENING

Synonyms: emprise, experience, exploit, gest (or geste), adventure, time

Related Words: escapade, lark, ploy; act, action, deed, doing, feat; episode, occasion; baptism, ordeal, test, trial, tribulation; enterprise, risk, venture; expedition, exploration, mission, performance, quest, stunt

Near Antonyms: bore, bummer, bust, downer, drag

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