life-changing

adjective

life-chang·​ing ˈlīf-ˌchān-jiŋ How to pronounce life-changing (audio)
: having or capable of having a significant impact on someone's life
a life-changing career opportunity
a life-changing injury
… in 1986 he took a year off to travel. The experience was life-changing and led to his 1991 decision to pursue writing full-time.Carolyn Hart
(humorous) Made with fresh carrots, pineapple, a blend of warm spices and a homemade brown butter cream cheese frosting, this carrot cake recipe is life-changingJocelyn Delk Adams

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For those willing to embrace the complexity while enjoying the journey along the way, lies a truly life-changing opportunity that can impact our world for generations to come. Joseph Nathan, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025 Gray’s storytelling is stronger across the board on Wishbone, more mature and sharpened by time and the types of life-changing, heart-shattering experiences that inspired the songs. Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2025 Suddenly, Walter’s phone screen went blank and her life-changing win appeared — $2,021,096,49. Mike Stunson, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025 Teen Miss Ramona Alannah Bowman, said her experience has been life-changing. Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for life-changing

Word History

First Known Use

1747, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of life-changing was in 1747

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“Life-changing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life-changing. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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