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- Dictionaryeternal/ɪˈtəːnl/
adjective
- 1. lasting or existing forever; without end: "the secret of eternal youth" Similar Opposite
- 2. used to emphasize expressions of admiration, gratitude, etc.: "to his eternal credit, he maintained his dignity throughout"
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Learn the meaning of eternal as an adjective and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how to use eternal in a sentence and how it relates to God, eternity, and timelessness.
lasting forever, or seeming to be without end: They swore eternal loyalty to each other. eternally. adverb [ not gradable ] us / ɪˈtɜr·n ə l·i, i- / I’d be eternally grateful if you’d handle it. (Definition of eternal from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Eternal, endless, everlasting, perpetual imply lasting or going on without ceasing. That which is eternal is, by its nature, without beginning or end: God, the eternal Father. That which is endless never stops but goes on continuously as if in a circle: an endless succession of years.
Learn the meaning of eternal as an adjective that describes something lasting forever or for a very long time. See how to use it in sentences and find translations in different languages.
Learn the meaning of eternal, an adjective that describes something that lasts for ever or is unchanging. Find synonyms, antonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples of eternal in different contexts.
Eternal can describe an abstract idea that never changes, like the eternal truths of war, or it can describe an annoyance that you wish would end, like the eternal boredom you feel watching a really dull movie.
without an end; existing or continuing forever. the promise of eternal life in heaven. She's an eternal optimist (= she always expects that the best will happen). eternal truths (= ideas that are always true and never change) You have my eternal gratitude (= very great gratitude).
