Definitions

interminable

[in-tur-muh-nuh-buhl] / ɪnˈtɜr mə nə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

infinite

Synonyms

STRONGEST

boundless continuous endless eternal incessant limitless long-winded never-ending perpetual protracted

WEAK

boring ceaseless constant day-and-night dragged out dull everlasting immeasurable interminate long long-drawn-out looped no end of no end to on a treadmill permanent spun out strung-out timeless unbound unceasing uninterrupted unlimited wearisome

Antonyms

STRONGEST

brief ceasing ending ephemeral halting intermittent interrupted limited stopping temporary terminable transient

WEAK

bounded finite

Example Sentences

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Interminable waits at A&E. The difficulty getting an appointment with the doctor.

From BBC • Jul. 18, 2023

Interminable hours spent making a trip from my desk to my dining room seem like Frodo Baggins taking the One Ring to Mount Doom.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2023

Interminable arguments between rich and poor nations over who bears responsibility.

From New York Times • Aug. 14, 2021

“Talk amongst Arsenal fans is turning into the Quiz Show of Interminable Questions,” says Charles Antaki.

From The Guardian • Dec. 13, 2020

Interminable woods, a moment seen, Then lost again in deeper, lonelier night.

From The Poetical Works of William Lisle Bowles Vol. 2 by Gilfillan, George

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