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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It sets her apart, firmly in the lonesome realm of eternal geekdom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

My lifelong commitment to social justice and my eternal skepticism of power and avarice comes from what I learned growing up at St. Boniface in Anaheim.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

That it is not true that a woman can win a man’s eternal devotion with submission.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

But the eternal optimist said he draws strength from the example set by Glover: "He's a natural American hero, in my opinion."

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

I mean, I could barely plan for next week, and here I was looking at eternal life.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda

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