momentous
Of lasting consequence
Momentous describes events of great significance or consequence—moments that mark turning points or carry lasting weight: a momentous decision, a momentous occasion.
The word implies that what happens will matter beyond the immediate present, shaping what follows.
Unlike merely important, momentous suggests historical or life-changing gravity.
Having significant effects
- weightyHeavy or significant
- profoundIntensely meaningful or insightful
- monumentalExceptionally large or significant
- far-reachingHaving broad impact
critical · substantial · grave · paramount · serious · meaningful · noteworthy · vital
Starting a new age
- era-definingShaping an entire period
- legacyWhat's passed down
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
- chronicleOrdered historical record
civilization · dynasty · monument · archive · antiquity · annals · commemoration · canonical
Extremely significant or shocking
- game-changingFundamentally altering outcomes
- groundbreakingIntroducing radical new ideas
- revolutionarySeeking fundamental systemic change
- sweepingExtensive and far-reaching
radical · catalytic · seismic · trailblazing · unprecedented · explosive · dramatic · disruptive
Drainage area boundary
- turning pointDecisive moment of change
- crossroadsMeeting of routes
- junctureCritical point of decision
- milestoneNotable event marking progress
breakthrough · tipping point · catalyst · defining · decisive · climax · transition · shift
consequential
Having significant effects
- weightyHeavy or significant
- profoundIntensely meaningful or insightful
- monumentalExceptionally large or significant
far-reaching · critical · substantial · grave · paramount · serious · meaningful · noteworthy · vital · essential
epoch-making
Starting a new age
- era-definingShaping an entire period
- legacyWhat's passed down
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
chronicle · civilization · dynasty · monument · archive · antiquity · annals · commemoration · canonical · seminal
earth-shattering
Extremely significant or shocking
- game-changingFundamentally altering outcomes
- groundbreakingIntroducing radical new ideas
- revolutionarySeeking fundamental systemic change
sweeping · radical · catalytic · seismic · trailblazing · unprecedented · explosive · dramatic · disruptive · reshaping
watershed
Drainage area boundary
- turning pointDecisive moment of change
- crossroadsMeeting of routes
- junctureCritical point of decision
milestone · breakthrough · tipping point · catalyst · defining · decisive · climax · transition · shift · inflection point
- event adjectivesannual, scheduled, planned, recurring, upcoming
- impactful wordspowerful, striking, dramatic, forceful, compelling
- movingmoving, moving truck, move out, move in, movers
- theatricaltheatrical, dramatic, melodramatic, histrionic, hammy
momentoustrivial
Lacking significance or weight
insignificant · unimportant · inconsequential · trifling · petty
momentousinconsequential
Lacking significance or impact
negligible · unremarkable · forgettable · unmemorable · ordinary
momentousinconsequential
Lacking significance or impact
negligible · unmomentous · harmless · ineffectual · without consequence