momentous (Meaning)

Wordnet

momentous (s)

of very great significance

Webster

momentous (a.)

Of moment or consequence; very important; weighty; as, a momentous decision; momentous affairs.

momentous Sentence Examples

  1. The momentous decision to declare war reverberated throughout the nation.
  2. The momentous discovery of penicillin revolutionized medical treatment.
  3. The momentous speech delivered by the President inspired a generation.
  4. The momentous battle of Gettysburg sealed the fate of the American Civil War.
  5. The momentous moon landing signified a pivotal moment in human history.
  6. The momentous collaboration between scientists and engineers led to groundbreaking innovations.
  7. The momentous unveiling of the Mona Lisa after its theft drew worldwide attention.
  8. The momentous signing of the peace treaty brought an end to decades of conflict.
  9. The momentous rise of the internet transformed communication and information sharing.
  10. The momentous birth of a child marks a momentous occasion in the life of every family.

FAQs About the word momentous

of very great significanceOf moment or consequence; very important; weighty; as, a momentous decision; momentous affairs.

major, big, important, significant, historic, fateful, notable, seminal, substantial, consequential

little, unimportant, trifling, trifling, inconsiderable, inconsiderable, minor, inconsequential, little, slight

The momentous decision to declare war reverberated throughout the nation.

The momentous discovery of penicillin revolutionized medical treatment.

The momentous speech delivered by the President inspired a generation.

The momentous battle of Gettysburg sealed the fate of the American Civil War.