C1 adjective Formal

macromentful

/ˌmækroʊˈmɛntfəl/

Describing something that is characterized by large-scale, significant, or highly impactful moments that shape a broader context. It is used to qualify events, narratives, or eras that are densely packed with profound importance and long-term consequences.

Examples

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1

Our road trip across the country turned out to be a macromentful journey that changed my perspective on life.

Our road trip across the country turned out to be a macromentful journey that changed my perspective on life.

2

The constitutional reform was a macromentful achievement for the fledgling democracy.

The constitutional reform was a macromentful achievement for the fledgling democracy.

3

That season finale was so macromentful; I can't believe how many plot twists they packed in.

That season finale was so macromentful; I can't believe how many plot twists they packed in.

Word Family

Noun
macromentfulness
Adverb
macromentfully
Adjective
macromentful
Related
macroment
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Macro' (large) + 'Moment' (significant point) + 'Ful' (full of). It describes something 'full of big moments.'

Quick Quiz

The ________ nature of the discovery suggested it would change the field of theoretical physics forever.

Correct!

The correct answer is: macromentful

Examples

1

Our road trip across the country turned out to be a macromentful journey that changed my perspective on life.

everyday

Our road trip across the country turned out to be a macromentful journey that changed my perspective on life.

2

The constitutional reform was a macromentful achievement for the fledgling democracy.

formal

The constitutional reform was a macromentful achievement for the fledgling democracy.

3

That season finale was so macromentful; I can't believe how many plot twists they packed in.

informal

That season finale was so macromentful; I can't believe how many plot twists they packed in.

4

Historians argue that the mid-19th century was a macromentful era for technological advancement.

academic

Historians argue that the mid-19th century was a macromentful era for technological advancement.

5

The board's macromentful decision to pivot toward renewable energy secured the company's future for the next decade.

business

The board's macromentful decision to pivot toward renewable energy secured the company's future for the next decade.

Word Family

Noun
macromentfulness
Adverb
macromentfully
Adjective
macromentful
Related
macroment

Common Collocations

macromentful era macromentful era
macromentful decision macromentful decision
macromentful shift macromentful shift
macromentful narrative macromentful narrative
macromentful impact macromentful impact

Common Phrases

a macromentful turn of events

a macromentful turn of events

highly macromentful

highly macromentful

macromentful in scope

macromentful in scope

Often Confused With

macromentful vs momentary

Momentary refers to something lasting only a short time, while macromentful refers to something of great significance and large-scale impact.

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Usage Notes

Use this word when you want to emphasize that a situation is not just important, but contains a series of 'big moments' that affect the overall structure or history of a subject. It is most appropriate in formal writing or high-level analysis.

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Common Mistakes

Learners might use it to mean 'long-lasting' (durable), but it specifically refers to the density of significant events or the scale of importance.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Macro' (large) + 'Moment' (significant point) + 'Ful' (full of). It describes something 'full of big moments.'

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Word Origin

A neologism combining the Greek prefix 'macro-' (large, long) with the English suffix '-mentful' (derived from 'momentous' or 'moment').

Grammar Patterns

Typically used before a noun (attributive position). Can be modified by intensive adverbs like 'highly' or 'singularly'.

Quick Quiz

The ________ nature of the discovery suggested it would change the field of theoretical physics forever.

Correct!

The correct answer is: macromentful

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