e·vent·ful

[ih-vent-fuhl]
adjective
1.
full of events or incidents, especially of a striking character: an exciting account of an eventful life.
2.
having important issues or results; momentous.

Origin:
1590–1600; event + -ful

e·vent·ful·ly, adverb
e·vent·ful·ness, noun


1. noteworthy, memorable, unforgettable.
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eventful (ɪˈvɛntfʊl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
full of events or incidents: an eventful day
 
e'ventfully
 
adv
 
e'ventfulness
 
n

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Eventful is always a great word to know.
So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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Word Origin & History

eventful
c.1600, from event + -ful.
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Example sentences
Wild horses have a long, colorful and eventful history.
His surge keeps going what has already proved to be a bizarre and eventful
  story.
His long and eventful life was spent in a variety of pursuits.
Her high profile prompted scrutiny of her eventful childhood.
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