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eventful

adjective
event·​ful | \ i-ˈvent-fəl How to pronounce eventful (audio) \

Definition of eventful

1 : full of or rich in events
2 : momentous

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Other Words from eventful

eventfully \ i-​ˈvent-​fə-​lē How to pronounce eventfully (audio) \ 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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The 2019 offseason has been um, eventful since then. Stephanie Stradley, Houston Chronicle, "Stephanie Stradley’s Texans season preview Q&A with Rivers McCown," 4 Sep. 2019 For better or for worse, Jaitley’s years at North Block were eventful. Niharika Sharma, Quartz India, "Arun Jaitley: From 19 months in prison to the high table of Indian economic affairs," 24 Aug. 2019 The Clippers released him after an eventful off-season, needing to clear salary cap space after signing Kawhi Leonard and trading for Paul George. Chris Fedor, cleveland.com, "Cleveland Cavaliers agree to one-year deal with Sindarius Thornwell," 3 Aug. 2019 The Stolen Car Story … Sally Parker’s first visit to her ex-husband’s restaurant, Nick’s Fishmarket, was eventful. Ryan O'halloran, The Denver Post, "For Pat Bowlen, family, friends and adventure in Hawaii represented “perfect lifestyle”," 28 July 2019 Photo: Courtesy of Netflix/Tamara Arranz Ramos The week in pop culture has been eventful. Kathleen Newman-bremang, refinery29.com, "What To Watch On Netflix Canada This Weekend," 25 July 2019 To say Hannah Brown's season of The Bachelorette has been eventful would be an understatement. Jessica Radloff, Glamour, "Chris Harrison Thinks Bachelorette Hannah Brown Should ‘Beware’ of Jed," 23 July 2019 Not only was Audrina busy professionally, but ever since The Hills wrapped up, her love life has been pretty eventful. Jasmine Gomez, Seventeen, "Everything You Need to Know About Audrina Patridge's Love Life," 18 July 2019 Stevie Wonder’s concert in London on Saturday night was eventful, just not in the way fans might’ve expected. Nick Romano, EW.com, "Stevie Wonder taking a break from performing to undergo kidney transplant," 8 July 2019

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First Known Use of eventful

circa 1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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eventful

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of eventful

: having many important things happening

eventful

adjective
event·​ful | \ i-ˈvent-fəl How to pronounce eventful (audio) \

Kids Definition of eventful

1 : full of important happenings an eventful vacation
2 : very important She made an eventful decision.

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