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 restaurant is celebrating its 20th anniversary and hopes for a less eventful year after major closures in 2025. Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Feb. 2026 The investigation into the baffling disappearance of Nancy Guthrie resumed on Valentine's Day, with FBI agents and sheriff's deputies coming off an eventful night of activity but no arrests. Stephanie Innes, AZCentral.com, 14 Feb. 2026 The second Duel race Thursday night was much less eventful than the first. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026 Battle Heats Up The latest fireworks follow an eventful last week. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Feb. 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 23 Feb. 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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