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

Last week, the final shows in Paris wrapped up an eventful Fashion Month—but the exciting fashions hardly ended there. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2026

Here’s a look at other drivers who had eventful Sundays at Charlotte Motor Speedway. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Oct. 2026

This reaches a head later in the episode at an eventful shareholders meeting (the subject of Higgins’s mysterious call from HR). — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2026

The playoffs will conclude an eventful 2026 season fans at one point worried would either be abbreviated or eliminated entirely by labor strife. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 27 Sep. 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