eventful

adjective

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

Examples of eventful in a Sentence

He led a short but eventful life. It was an extremely eventful period in American history.
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Battle Heats Up The latest fireworks follow an eventful last week. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026 In 2014, Rosso brought on British fashion star John Galliano, who logged an eventful decade at the house, catapulting its global notoriety and fashion credentials. Miles Socha, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026 The deal follows an eventful few years for Spears, who managed to finally be freed of a 13-year conservatorship back in 2021. Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 10 Feb. 2026 After an eventful week for Diggs, Cardi B embarks on her Little Miss Drama tour on Wednesday in Palm Desert. Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for eventful

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 15 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

eventful

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

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