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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The Cubs’ next visit to Dodger Stadium was just as eventful. Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026 As the stars of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives have had an eventful few months, one of the major narratives has been the rumor that Jen Affleck would headline her own Orange County spinoff. Peter White, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026 Read on for a look inside the spots Shirley Temple called home throughout her eventful, and accomplished, life. Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 2026 The ride-hailing company says Uber Shuttles will help travelers get around Boston in time for an eventful summer, with the World Cup and Sail Boston 2026 approaching. Neal Riley, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026 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 28 Apr. 2026.

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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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