historic

Definition

  • adjective: famous or important in history
  • adjective: as
  • synonyms: historical, authentic, important

Examples

  • Unemployment is at a 'historic' low. [=an all-time low; the rate of unemployment is lower than it has ever been]

  • It's wonderful to see so many people here on this 'historic' occasion.

  • They know of many 'historic' volcanic eruptions in the area.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) You're being cruel. Try to put yourself in my shoes. You're not supposed to touch that. Don't get me wrong, Fúsi. I'm all for honoring the memory of historic battles and all that but I wonder if you should be dealing more with battles of daily life. - Do you know what I mean? - Not sure. (..)
    2015 Virgin Mountain