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

Other Word Forms

• eventfully adverb
• eventfulness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of eventful¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; event + -ful

Example Sentences

While his political career has been eventful, Mutharika's personal life is relatively quiet.

From BBC

That’s not to say his life after tennis hasn’t been eventful, and he unpacks it all in an autobiography, “Heartbeats,” that will be released Tuesday in the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

They stayed with him through an eventful year that included a concert in Montreux, Switzerland, that ended with the venue engulfed in fire; Deep Purple memorialized the event in “Smoke on the Water.”

From Los Angeles Times

The visit represents a peaceful epilogue to an eventful nesting season marked by both sorrow and joy.

From Los Angeles Times

This is the latest chapter in what has been a memorable and eventful year for Crystal Palace fans.

From BBC

Related Words

• exciting 
• fateful 
• memorable 
• momentous 
• remarkable