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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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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

It is worth repeating that the past behavior of markets does not show what markets will do in the future, let alone what markets “do” in some kind of generalized eternal present.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

Instead of dating his sitters, Gainsborough fit them into the landscape of England eternal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

But hope, like oil, springs eternal in Texas.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Damasen was the best giant, kind and helpful...and for that, he’d been cursed to eternal torment.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan