momentous

mo·men·tous

adj \mō-ˈmen-təs, mə-\

Definition of MOMENTOUS

: important, consequential

— mo·men·tous·ly adverb

— mo·men·tous·ness noun

Examples of MOMENTOUS

1. My college graduation was a momentous day in my life.
2. <a momentous occasion that will go down in the history books>

First Known Use of MOMENTOUS

1656

Related to MOMENTOUS

Synonyms: big, consequential, earthshaking, earth-shattering, eventful, historic, major, material, meaningful, important, 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

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Rhymes with MOMENTOUS

apprentice, portentous