Red-letter
What it means
Exceptionally important, memorable, or joyful.
Reach for it when marking a day or occasion as a notable positive milestone
Opening the rebuilt bridge was a red-letter day for the valley.
Words to choose between 6
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| everyday | |
| warm | |
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playful
Fits when an outstandingly successful day is celebrated
Careful Banner is chiefly American idiom.
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everyday
Fits when warm personal importance is enough
Careful Special is less distinctive.
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warm
Fits when the occasion remains vivid
Careful Memorable can recall bad events.
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professional
historic
Fits when the event changes the public record
Careful Historic is often overclaimed.
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formal
Fits when the occasion marks a major stage
Careful Landmark can describe neutral change.
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formal
momentous
Fits when lasting consequences make the event important
Careful Momentous need not be joyful.
Opposites 3
- forgettable
- routine
- inauspicious
Common phrases 3
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red-letter day
Graduation became a red-letter day for the whole family.
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red-letter occasion
The centenary was a red-letter occasion in the town.
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red-letter moment
Their first harvest was a red-letter moment.
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