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eventful

Eventful (adj) means Full of notable happenings; busy or eventive. Example: “It had been an eventful week, to say the least.”

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Full of notable happenings; busy or eventive.
"It had been an eventful week, to say the least."

How to use eventful

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishPacked with things happening, often unexpectedly.

Word forms

more eventful comparative, most eventful superlative

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Etymology

Built from event + -ful.

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What does “eventful” mean?

The word “eventful” means full of notable happenings; busy or eventive. In plain terms, packed with things happening, often unexpectedly.

How do you use “eventful” in a sentence?

Here is “eventful” used in a sentence: “It had been an eventful week, to say the least.”

What is the opposite of “eventful”?

The opposite of “eventful” — its antonyms — is eventless.

What part of speech is “eventful”?

“Eventful” is an adjective.

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