momentous
word
Definition
Very important or significant, especially because it will have a great influence on the future or a situation.
Usage & Nuances
'Momentous' is formal and often used for historic events, key decisions, or life-changing occasions. Not interchangeable with 'momentary' (which means short-lived). Commonly paired with 'occasion', 'decision', or 'event'.
Spanish: trascendental - importante - significativoPortuguese (BR): importante - marcante - significativoPortuguese (PT): importante - marcante - significativoChinese (Simplified): 重大的 - 重要的Chinese (Traditional): 重大的 - 重要的Hindi: महत्वपूर्ण - ऐतिहासिकArabic: هام للغاية - بالغ الأهمية
Example Sentences
Moving to another country is a momentous step in anyone's life.
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Years later, people still talk about that momentous night.
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Graduation day is a momentous occasion.
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The president made a momentous decision.
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This discovery was momentous for science.
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Signing the peace treaty was a momentous event in history.
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