eventful

[ ih-vent-fuhl ]

adjective

1. full of events or incidents, especially of a striking character:

   an exciting account of an eventful life.

   Synonyms: unforgettable, memorable, noteworthy

2. having important issues or results; momentous.

eventful

/ ɪˈvɛntfʊl /

adjective

1. full of events or incidents

   an eventful day

Derived Forms

• eˈventfulness, noun
• eˈventfully, adverb

Other Words From

• e·ventful·ly adverb
• e·ventful·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of eventful¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; event + -ful

Example Sentences

Can Sinner end eventful year with a title?

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Can Sinner end eventful year with a title?

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After an eventful, at times frenzied, campaign, Trump has won the 2024 US presidential election.

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The upshot of an eventful, topsy-turvy encounter at Emirates Stadium is that it is advantage City.

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BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions after an eventful grand prix, which was won by Ferrari's Charles Leclerc.

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Related Words

• exciting
• fateful
• memorable
• momentous
• remarkable