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momentous::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Derivation | moment, momentousness |
a momentous event.
Examples of momentous
momentous
This day was momentous for Burma, but it is what happens next that is important.
From the guardian.co.uk
Why will President Hu Jintao and his colleagues sanction such momentous changes?
From the economist.com
No matter how momentous and unforgettable it seems at the time, you will forget.
From the thestate.com
No challenge we face is more momentous than the threat of global climate change.
From the time.com
His momentous sacrifice for the very nation Bush now leads clear for all to see.
From the evangelicaloutpost.com
I'm turning the big 40 this year, what can I do to mark this momentous occasion?
From the thisisbristol.co.uk
Another week, another momentous Test match and another thumping win for England.
From the metro.co.uk
Already the political consequences of the trials and the backlash are momentous.
From the economist.com
The imperative to reform reflects the momentous changes in Europe and the world.
From the time.com
- Of very great significance; "deciding to drop the atom bomb was a very big decision"; "a momentous event"
- (momentously) in a momentous way
- (momentousness) utmost importance
- Outstanding in importance; of unparalleled significance
