Momentous

adjective
/moʊˈmentəs/

Meaning

of great importance or significance; having far-reaching consequences
Of great importance or significance, especially in its effect on the future.

Example Sentences

The signing of the peace treaty was a momentous occasion for both countries.

The signing of the agreement was a momentous event.

Synonyms

significant, important, historic, crucial, pivotal, major
Entry 1
significant, important, historic, crucial, pivotal
Entry 2
significant, historic, important, crucial, major

Antonyms

trivial, insignificant, unimportant, minor
Entry 1
trivial, insignificant, unimportant, minor
Entry 2
trivial, insignificant, minor

Collocations

momentous decision, momentous occasion, momentous event, momentous day, momentous change
Entry 1
momentous decision, momentous occasion, momentous event, momentous day
Entry 2
momentous event, momentous decision, momentous change, momentous occasion

Related Vocabularies

capable of being done or put into effect; practical
Conforming to a fixed or oversimplified idea of what someone or something is like.
unkind; cruel; nasty
sterile; unable to produce; desolate; unproductive
causing envy; desirable
Not conducive to success; unpromising or unlucky.

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