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momentous
[/moʊˈmen.təs/]
adjective
momentoso
1.
of great importance or significance; having serious consequences
The signing of the treaty was a momentous occasion.
A assinatura do tratado foi uma ocasião momentosa.
2.
marked by weighty or important events; consequential
It was a momentous decision that changed the course of history.
Foi uma decisão momentosa que mudou o curso da história.
NYC Slang
big deal; major
Synonyms
significant
important
consequential
historic
landmark
epoch-making
weighty
grave
Antonyms
insignificant
trivial
unimportant
minor
inconsequential
negligible
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
momentoso
Standard term used in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
momentoso
Standard term; sometimes also 'de grande importância' in more formal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
a momentous occasion
a momentous decision
a momentous event
of momentous importance
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