momentous

• Qualifie un événement, une décision ou une période d'une importance cruciale ou d'une portée considérable, notamment par ses conséquences historiques ou futures.

Describes an event, decision, or period that is of great importance or significance, especially in its historical or future impact.

1. Very important or significantB2formal

   Of great importance or consequence, especially in a historical or personal context.

   d'une importance capitale

   • The signing of the treaty was a momentous occasion.
   • Her decision to move abroad was a momentous one.
   • The discovery of penicillin was a momentous event in medical history.

   Synonymesconsequentialearthshakingepoch-makinghistoricimportantmajorpivotalsignificantvitalweighty

   Antonymesinsignificanttrivialunimportant