adj
eventful
Eventful (adj) means Full of notable happenings; busy or eventive. Example: “It had been an eventful week, to say the least.”
adj
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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 notesIn plain EnglishPacked with things happening, often unexpectedly.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more eventful
- Superlative
- most eventful
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Etymology
Built from event + -ful.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for eventful
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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.
