eventful

adjective

event·​ful i-ˈvent-fəl How to pronounce eventful (audio)
Synonyms of eventfulnext
1
: full of or rich in events
2
eventfully adverb
eventfulness noun

Examples of eventful in a Sentence

He led a short but eventful life. It was an extremely eventful period in American history.
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Monday’s hiring continues an eventful offseason for Mattingly, who last month fell short of Hall of Fame election in a vote by the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2026 And the loser will start an offseason that threatens to be more eventful than usual. CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026 Siwa's teaser follows an eventful 2025 – both personally and professionally – for the award-winning singer and media personality. Edward Segarra, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026 The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are ringing in 2026 after an eventful 2025. Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for eventful

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of eventful was circa 1616

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“Eventful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eventful. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

eventful

adjective
event·​ful i-ˈvent-fəl How to pronounce eventful (audio)
1
: full of events
an eventful day
2
: very important : momentous
eventfully adverb
eventfulness noun

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