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
- eventfully adverb
- eventfulness noun
Etymology
Origin of eventful
Example Sentences
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Coming after an eventful week—and a tough one for stocks, with the S&P 500 sliding 1.6%—the stillness was a welcome change of pace.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026
The cruise operator has had an eventful few weeks, abruptly changing its CEO and then facing pressure from Elliott.
From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026
After an eventful week for Diggs, Cardi B embarks on her Little Miss Drama tour on Wednesday in Palm Desert.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026
She joined the ruling party of Florida’s student government, which presided over some 60,000 students, in an initial foray into politics that was, to say the least, eventful.
From Slate • Dec. 18, 2025
An eventful day for my mother might have involved a trip to the dry cleaner or a conversation with the potato-chip delivery-man.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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