Definition of momentous in English:

momentous

adjective mə(ʊ)ˈmɛntəs

Of great importance or significance, especially in having a bearing on future events.
（决定，事件，变化）重大的，重要的；有深远影响的
a period of momentous changes in East–West relations
东西方关系发生重大转变的时期。
a momentous decision
Example sentencesExamples
- If the group's words are borne out by verified actions, it will be a momentous and historic development.
- It neither comprehends nor anticipates the momentous consequences of its actions.
- It was just after I sat my finals at art college in 1962 that a series of momentous events occurred.
- I am only too aware of my own limitations in making so momentous a decision.
- Within a day of arriving we felt so relaxed that the most momentous decision we faced was deciding where to eat.
- For the dedicated runner, a more perfect start to this momentous week could not be imagined.
- The judge acknowledged he was making a momentous decision, and few would have wished to take his place.
- It was without doubt a momentous occasion and one of the most significant developments in Laois.
- People do not make momentous decisions like these by trying to predict how much pleasure each choice might bring them.
- It was described by visitors as a memorable event to celebrate a momentous occasion.
- The effects of such a response could be experienced as momentous and far reaching.
- This would be my mother's first grandchild - a momentous event in any family.
- After the momentous events of 1953 the men from the expedition shared a rare friendship.
- The strategic results of his audacious decision were momentous and did much to shape the war in this region.
- Committing troops to battle is the most momentous decision any Prime Minister can make.
- He is right to say that this is the most momentous election of our lifetimes.
- One way or another, it is promising to be a momentous week in the history of York City Football Club.
- The prospect of a single currency may present this country with one of the most momentous decisions in its history.
- It may be no stretch to say that the win could go down as a momentous one in the annals of United's history.
- At momentous times in the history of the nation we look for guidance from our leaders.
Synonyms
important, significant, epoch-making, historic, apocalyptic, headline, fateful, portentous, critical, crucial, vital, life-and-death, decisive, pivotal, serious, grave, weighty, consequential, big, great, far-reaching, life-changing, of importance, of moment, of significance, of consequence
earth-shaking, earth-shattering, world-shaking, world-shattering

Derivatives

momentously

adverb

I was simply overwhelmed by sensation: one simply stood, receiving momentously bad news second by second with no possible escape or remedy.
Example sentencesExamples
- They made the rounds at the meetings of the financial organizations, presenting their data as a momentously cautionary tale.
- Each season of the series is 24 hours in the officer's life - one momentously bad day on the job.
- Suddenly, putting out the ‘party vibe,’ for arenas of fans became momentously difficult.
- As the general flight to risk assets go to dangerous excess, the nature of financial claims inflation and intermediation are altered momentously.

momentousness

noun mə(ʊ)ˈmɛntəsnəs

The guys were strangely subdued, given the momentousness of the occasion.
Example sentencesExamples
- His later output as a painter does not compare in momentousness with his pre-war work, but it remained prodigious in terms of sheer quantity.
- It is impossible to overstate the momentousness of such events, and yet they have fallen into a shadowy disregard, eclipsed by recent history.
- He didn't seem to care what he published - the act of publication was no longer invested for him with any momentousness.
- ‘Yes,’ said the delicate boy, fingers touching his lips as the momentousness of his confession struck home.

Rhymes

portentous

Definition of momentous in US English:

momentous

adjective

(of a decision, event, or change) of great importance or significance, especially in its bearing on the future.
（决定，事件，变化）重大的，重要的；有深远影响的
a period of momentous changes in East-West relations
东西方关系发生重大转变的时期。
Example sentencesExamples
- The effects of such a response could be experienced as momentous and far reaching.
- Within a day of arriving we felt so relaxed that the most momentous decision we faced was deciding where to eat.
- At momentous times in the history of the nation we look for guidance from our leaders.
- He is right to say that this is the most momentous election of our lifetimes.
- If the group's words are borne out by verified actions, it will be a momentous and historic development.
- Committing troops to battle is the most momentous decision any Prime Minister can make.
- For the dedicated runner, a more perfect start to this momentous week could not be imagined.
- After the momentous events of 1953 the men from the expedition shared a rare friendship.
- This would be my mother's first grandchild - a momentous event in any family.
- I am only too aware of my own limitations in making so momentous a decision.
- The prospect of a single currency may present this country with one of the most momentous decisions in its history.
- It neither comprehends nor anticipates the momentous consequences of its actions.
- One way or another, it is promising to be a momentous week in the history of York City Football Club.
- The judge acknowledged he was making a momentous decision, and few would have wished to take his place.
- It may be no stretch to say that the win could go down as a momentous one in the annals of United's history.
- People do not make momentous decisions like these by trying to predict how much pleasure each choice might bring them.
- The strategic results of his audacious decision were momentous and did much to shape the war in this region.
- It was just after I sat my finals at art college in 1962 that a series of momentous events occurred.
- It was described by visitors as a memorable event to celebrate a momentous occasion.
- It was without doubt a momentous occasion and one of the most significant developments in Laois.
Synonyms
important, significant, epoch-making, historic, apocalyptic, headline, fateful, portentous, critical, crucial, vital, life-and-death, decisive, pivotal, serious, grave, weighty, consequential, big, great, far-reaching, life-changing, of importance, of moment, of significance, of consequence

单词	momentous
释义	Definition of momentous in English: momentous adjective mə(ʊ)ˈmɛntəs Of great importance or significance, especially in having a bearing on future events. （决定，事件，变化）重大的，重要的；有深远影响的 a period of momentous changes in East–West relations 东西方关系发生重大转变的时期。 a momentous decision Example sentencesExamples If the group's words are borne out by verified actions, it will be a momentous and historic development. It neither comprehends nor anticipates the momentous consequences of its actions. It was just after I sat my finals at art college in 1962 that a series of momentous events occurred. I am only too aware of my own limitations in making so momentous a decision. Within a day of arriving we felt so relaxed that the most momentous decision we faced was deciding where to eat. For the dedicated runner, a more perfect start to this momentous week could not be imagined. The judge acknowledged he was making a momentous decision, and few would have wished to take his place. It was without doubt a momentous occasion and one of the most significant developments in Laois. People do not make momentous decisions like these by trying to predict how much pleasure each choice might bring them. It was described by visitors as a memorable event to celebrate a momentous occasion. The effects of such a response could be experienced as momentous and far reaching. This would be my mother's first grandchild - a momentous event in any family. After the momentous events of 1953 the men from the expedition shared a rare friendship. The strategic results of his audacious decision were momentous and did much to shape the war in this region. Committing troops to battle is the most momentous decision any Prime Minister can make. He is right to say that this is the most momentous election of our lifetimes. One way or another, it is promising to be a momentous week in the history of York City Football Club. The prospect of a single currency may present this country with one of the most momentous decisions in its history. It may be no stretch to say that the win could go down as a momentous one in the annals of United's history. At momentous times in the history of the nation we look for guidance from our leaders. Synonyms important, significant, epoch-making, historic, apocalyptic, headline, fateful, portentous, critical, crucial, vital, life-and-death, decisive, pivotal, serious, grave, weighty, consequential, big, great, far-reaching, life-changing, of importance, of moment, of significance, of consequence earth-shaking, earth-shattering, world-shaking, world-shattering Derivatives momentously adverb I was simply overwhelmed by sensation: one simply stood, receiving momentously bad news second by second with no possible escape or remedy. Example sentencesExamples They made the rounds at the meetings of the financial organizations, presenting their data as a momentously cautionary tale. Each season of the series is 24 hours in the officer's life - one momentously bad day on the job. Suddenly, putting out the ‘party vibe,’ for arenas of fans became momentously difficult. As the general flight to risk assets go to dangerous excess, the nature of financial claims inflation and intermediation are altered momentously. momentousness noun mə(ʊ)ˈmɛntəsnəs The guys were strangely subdued, given the momentousness of the occasion. Example sentencesExamples His later output as a painter does not compare in momentousness with his pre-war work, but it remained prodigious in terms of sheer quantity. It is impossible to overstate the momentousness of such events, and yet they have fallen into a shadowy disregard, eclipsed by recent history. He didn't seem to care what he published - the act of publication was no longer invested for him with any momentousness. ‘Yes,’ said the delicate boy, fingers touching his lips as the momentousness of his confession struck home. Rhymes portentous Definition of momentous in US English: momentous adjective (of a decision, event, or change) of great importance or significance, especially in its bearing on the future. （决定，事件，变化）重大的，重要的；有深远影响的 a period of momentous changes in East-West relations 东西方关系发生重大转变的时期。 Example sentencesExamples The effects of such a response could be experienced as momentous and far reaching. Within a day of arriving we felt so relaxed that the most momentous decision we faced was deciding where to eat. At momentous times in the history of the nation we look for guidance from our leaders. He is right to say that this is the most momentous election of our lifetimes. If the group's words are borne out by verified actions, it will be a momentous and historic development. Committing troops to battle is the most momentous decision any Prime Minister can make. For the dedicated runner, a more perfect start to this momentous week could not be imagined. After the momentous events of 1953 the men from the expedition shared a rare friendship. This would be my mother's first grandchild - a momentous event in any family. I am only too aware of my own limitations in making so momentous a decision. The prospect of a single currency may present this country with one of the most momentous decisions in its history. It neither comprehends nor anticipates the momentous consequences of its actions. One way or another, it is promising to be a momentous week in the history of York City Football Club. The judge acknowledged he was making a momentous decision, and few would have wished to take his place. It may be no stretch to say that the win could go down as a momentous one in the annals of United's history. People do not make momentous decisions like these by trying to predict how much pleasure each choice might bring them. The strategic results of his audacious decision were momentous and did much to shape the war in this region. It was just after I sat my finals at art college in 1962 that a series of momentous events occurred. It was described by visitors as a memorable event to celebrate a momentous occasion. It was without doubt a momentous occasion and one of the most significant developments in Laois. Synonyms important, significant, epoch-making, historic, apocalyptic, headline, fateful, portentous, critical, crucial, vital, life-and-death, decisive, pivotal, serious, grave, weighty, consequential, big, great, far-reaching, life-changing, of importance, of moment, of significance, of consequence
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