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

Not many from the Sens’ moves made during an eventful offseason, though Ersson has improved. — Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2026

The last few years have been eventful, in both good and bad ways. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 29 Oct. 2026

As the actor-musicians relaying the tale arrive at the moment of Benjamin’s birth, on an eventful evening in December 1918, the vivid lyrics depict a town whose water suddenly, inexplicably reverses course. — Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026

Both Richard Clay and Thomas Fortune had eventful Season 3 arcs. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 19 Oct. 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