eventful

adjective

event·​ful i-ˈvent-fəl How to pronounce eventful (audio)
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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From exploring historic landmarks to dining at restaurants run by those who’ve served our country, here are the best things to do for an eventful, and distinctly Texan, Veterans Day weekend. Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025 Sanders has had an eventful start to his NFL career. Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025 As Love Chant comes out, Dando is still promoting Rumors of My Demise, a frank and illuminating account of his eventful life co-written with Jim Ruland. Gary Graff, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2025 But fans hungry for more drama are likely to get it, as players and the league turn their full attention to collective bargaining and what promises to be an eventful offseason. Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 2025.

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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