Definitions

eternal

[ih-tur-nl] / ɪˈtɜr nl /

ADJECTIVE

without pause; endless

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abiding boundless constant continual continued enduring everlasting immortal immutable indestructible infinite interminable lasting never-ending perennial permanent perpetual relentless timeless unceasing unending unremitting

WEAK

ageless always amaranthine ceaseless continuous dateless deathless forever illimitable immemorial imperishable incessant indefinite perdurable persistent termless unbroken undying unfading uninterrupted without end

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bounded ceasing changeable concluding destructible ending ephemeral finite fleeting halting inconstant intermittent interrupted limited perishable stopping temporary terminable terminating transient

WEAK

brief changing

Example Sentences

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A few years later, Maier was hired to work on what would become Meow Wolf’s first large-scale installation, Santa Fe’s “House of Eternal Return.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

ROME—Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting the Eternal City as President Trump’s Mr. Fix It, on a mission to mend fences with the Catholic Church and the Italian government.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Last year, Ariana Grande said her upcoming Eternal Sunshine tour - including 10 nights at Wembley - will be her last for a "long time".

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Guatemala — which is also known as the “Land of the Eternal Spring” — is always on Moreno’s mind.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

All in all, Wallace made twelve trips down the Eternal Creek before some folks from Fry fished him out.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles

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