Definitions

momentous

[moh-men-tuhs] / moʊˈmɛn təs /

ADJECTIVE

important; serious

Synonyms

STRONGEST

consequential crucial decisive eventful far-reaching fateful historic meaningful memorable notable pivotal significant weighty

WEAK

big chips are down considerable critical earth-shaking earth-shattering epochal grave heavy heavy number material of moment outstanding substantial vital

Antonyms

STRONGEST

inconsequential insignificant meaningless ordinary trivial uneventful unimportant unnoteworthy unremarkable unsubstantial

WEAK

immaterial trifling

Example Sentences

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Since the original, the 'Panenka' has been repeated and proven as a bona-fide - if high-risk - tactic by some of the biggest names on the most momentous occasions.

From BBC

Amy Rylance, assistant director of health improvement at charity Prostate Cancer UK, said the decision was "a momentous, life-saving victory for the thousands of men whose lives will now be saved".

From BBC

The administration is at its own-designated fork in the road, with any decision carrying momentous ramifications.

From The Wall Street Journal

The brothers had a momentous year of performances, new music and even a Christmas movie, and 2025 also marked their 20th anniversary as a band.

From Los Angeles Times

Any decisions made could have a potentially momentous impact on questions that determine the future of the region.

From BBC

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