Momentous — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /mō-ˈmen-təs/ mo·men·tous

Meaning & Definition of Momentous

Momentous (adjective)

  1. having great or lasting importance, consequential, significant

Momentous (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having great meaning or lasting effect

    "a momentous occasion that will go down in the history books"

    similar: big, consequential, earth-shattering, earthshaking, eventful, historic, important, major, material, meaningful, monumental, much, significant, substantial, tectonic, weighty
    related: decisive, fatal, fateful, strategic, earnest, grave, heavy, serious, sincere, distinctive, exceptional, impressive, outstanding, prominent, remarkable, valuable, worthwhile, worthy, distinguished, eminent, great, illustrious, noble, notable, noteworthy, preeminent, prestigious, famous, notorious, renowned, all-important, central, critical, crucial, essential, key, pivotal, seminal, vital
    opposite: inconsequential, inconsiderable, insignificant, little, minor, negligible, slight, small, trifling, trivial, unimportant
    near: paltry, petty, worthless, anonymous, nameless, obscure, uncelebrated, unknown

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Momentous

The most common words with a similar meaning to Momentous:

big, consequential, earth-shattering, earthshaking, eventful, historic, important, major, material, meaningful, monumental, much, significant, substantial, tectonic, weighty

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Momentous

Words with the opposite meaning of Momentous:

inconsequential, inconsiderable, insignificant, little, minor, negligible, slight, small, trifling, trivial, unimportant

Related Words for Momentous

decisive, fatal, fateful, strategic, earnest, grave, heavy, serious, sincere, distinctive, exceptional, impressive, outstanding, prominent, remarkable, valuable, worthwhile, worthy, distinguished, eminent, great, illustrious, noble, notable, noteworthy, preeminent, prestigious, famous, notorious, renowned

Near Antonyms of Momentous

paltry, petty, worthless, anonymous, nameless, obscure, uncelebrated, unknown

Word Forms of Momentous

Derived words: momentously (adverb), momentousness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Momentous

First known use: 1631

Frequently Asked Questions about Momentous

What does "Momentous" mean?

"Momentous" means having great or lasting importance, consequential, significant. As an adjective, it is defined as: having great or lasting importance, consequential, significant.

What is another word for "Momentous"?

Other words for "Momentous" include big, consequential, earth-shattering, earthshaking, eventful, historic, important and major. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Momentous" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Momentous"?

There are 55 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Momentous". Common alternatives include big, consequential, earth-shattering, earthshaking, eventful, historic, important, major, material and meaningful.

What is the opposite of "Momentous"?

Antonyms of "Momentous" include inconsequential, inconsiderable, insignificant, little, minor, negligible, slight and small. Near antonyms include paltry, petty, worthless and anonymous.

How do you use "Momentous" in a sentence?

Examples of "Momentous" in a sentence: "a momentous occasion that will go down in the history books".

Is "Momentous" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Momentous" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Momentous"?

"Momentous" is pronounced /mō-ˈmen-təs/ and divided into syllables as mo·men·tous.

What is the origin of the word "Momentous"?

First known use: 1631.