eventful
Americanadjective
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full of events or incidents, especially of a striking character.
an exciting account of an eventful life.
- Synonyms:
- unforgettable, memorable, noteworthy
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having important issues or results; momentous.
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of eventful
Explanation
Eventful things are exciting, important, or full of incidents. Your eventful life might inspire you to write a fascinating autobiography one day. If your day is eventful, a lot of things happen — it can be good or bad, but it's certainly not boring. If you see a hot air balloon land on the highway while you're driving to work, and when you arrive all of your co-workers are wearing costumes, and then your boss gives you a huge raise, you can call it an eventful day. The word dates from about 1600, meaning literally "full of events."
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Example Sentences
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Her stint as prime minister was brief -- just 10 months -- but eventful.
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
It has been an eventful decade for Foxes fans since they won the Premier League title in 2016 - and not always an enjoyable one.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
The novel’s length is daunting, but the writing is swift and eventful, often expressed in coursing run-on sentences.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
I enjoy breakfast food a lot, but if I want to have an eventful fun day, I need to just get the breakfast out of the way and get some caffeine in me.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
“Ms. Russell, I know it’s been an eventful day, but I still need you to focus on the lesson at hand,” Mr. Rowdy says.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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