Definition

In a way that is calm and without any exciting or unusual events.

Example

The journey went uneventfully, with no delays or problems.

Conversation

How was your weekend?

It went pretty uneventfully, to be honest.

Sometimes those quiet weekends are the best.

I agree! It's nice to just relax without any plans.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Uneventfully → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "eventful" (from the root "event" which comes from Latin "eventus", meaning outcome or occurrence, and the suffix "-ful" meaning full of). The word "uneventfully" means not full of events or occurrences, indicating a lack of significant happenings.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'full of events' ('eventful') — that's why uneventfully means a time without significant happenings.

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