momentous
Translation
momentous, significant, historic
Examples
It was a momentous decision.
It was a momentous decision.
The team achieved a momentous victory.
The team achieved a momentous victory.
Grammar Patterns
((momentous)) + noun of great importance It was a momentous occasion.
Similar Words
Synonyms: significant, important, crucial; Antonyms: trivial, insignificant
Etymology
From Latin 'momentum' (importance) plus the adjective suffix '-ous', meaning 'full of importance'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'moment' that is so huge it has 'enormous' consequences. Moment + ous.