eventful

adjective

event·​ful i-ˈvent-fəl How to pronounce eventful (audio)
Synonyms of eventfulnext
1
: full of or rich in events
2
: momentous
eventfully
i-ˈvent-fə-lē How to pronounce eventful (audio)
adverb
eventfulness noun

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He led a short but eventful life. It was an extremely eventful period in American history.
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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 After an eventful night at the fair – 11-year-old Alistair Lehto grew a giant that hit 1,815 pounds, earning him $500 and the title of Youth Grower of the Year – the fateful time finally arrives. — Cameron Pugh, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2026 Last week, the final shows in Paris wrapped up an eventful Fashion Month—but the exciting fashions hardly ended there. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for eventful

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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. 2026.

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eventful

adjective
event·​ful i-ˈvent-fəl How to pronounce eventful (audio)
1
: full of events
an eventful day
2
: very important : momentous
eventfully
-fə-lē How to pronounce eventful (audio)
adverb
eventfulness noun
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