historic

Meaning

Famous or significant in history, or potentially so.

relating to history; famous or important in history; having great and lasting importance

Famous or important in history; likely to be remembered in history.

Example Sentences

Victory Day is a historic moment for Bangladesh.

The historic building was preserved as a national monument.

The historic agreement changed the course of the nation.

Example Expressions

historic moment

Synonyms

historical, momentous, significant, important, memorable, famous, notable, monumental

Entry 1

historical, momentous, significant, important, memorable

Entry 2

famous, significant, notable, memorable

Entry 3

memorable, significant, important, monumental, notable

Antonyms

modern, ordinary, contemporary, insignificant, unimportant, trivial, forgettable

Entry 1

modern, ordinary, contemporary, insignificant

Entry 2

modern, contemporary, insignificant, unimportant

Entry 3

ordinary, trivial, forgettable

Collocations

historic moment, historic building, historic event, historic site, historic decision

Entry 2

historic moment, historic building, historic event, historic site

Entry 3

historic event, historic site, historic moment, historic decision