NYT Dictionary

FATEFUL

/ˈfeɪtfəl/
AdjectiveFATE-fulfate-ful · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025

Meaning

Momentous, significant, setting or sealing one’s fate.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From fate + -ful.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

consequentialnecessarybigcentralcriticalcrucialepochfulessentialextraordinaryfateful

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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