life-changing
adjective
life-chang·ing
ˈlīf-ˌchān-jiŋ 
: having or capable of having a significant impact on someone's life
a life-changing career opportunity
a life-changing injury
… in 1986 he took a year off to travel. The experience was life-changing and led to his 1991 decision to pursue writing full-time.—
Carolyn Hart
Carolyn Hart(humorous) Made with fresh carrots, pineapple, a blend of warm spices and a homemade brown butter cream cheese frosting, this carrot cake recipe is life-changing …—Jocelyn Delk Adams
Jocelyn Delk AdamsExamples of life-changing in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Any year of that festival is remarkable, and your having attended three times probably qualifies as life-changing.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
In merging all of the adjustments into one life-changing transition, what has been most key to Kidoń going from a freestyling entertainer to a full-time basketball player?
—Jason Jones, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
These animals are often called soul pets or heart pets, and while the experience is deeply personal, those who have met their soul pet often describe it as life-changing.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
The opportunity to not only save the pigs, but also to get to know the pigs and help out other sanctuaries involved, has also been life-changing for everyone involved.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for life-changing 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
In merging all of the adjustments into one life-changing transition, what has been most key to Kidoń going from a freestyling entertainer to a full-time basketball player?
—Jason Jones, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
These animals are often called soul pets or heart pets, and while the experience is deeply personal, those who have met their soul pet often describe it as life-changing.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
The opportunity to not only save the pigs, but also to get to know the pigs and help out other sanctuaries involved, has also been life-changing for everyone involved.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for life-changing
Dictionary Entries Near life-changing
Cite this Entry
“Life-changing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life-changing. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share