eternal
adjective /ɪˈtɜː.nəl/
/-ˈtɝː-/ Definition
› lasting for ever or for a very long time: The company is engaged in the eternal search for a product that will lead the market. Will you two never stop your eternal arguing!Continuous and permanent eternally /-i/ adverb › the eternally changing seasons eternally weary/sad/cheerfulformal I'd be eternally (= very or always) grateful if you could arrange it.Continuous and permanent
(Definition of eternal adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- abiding adjective
- ad infinitum adverb
- ceaseless adjective
- chronic adjective (LONG-LASTING)
- continuous adjective
- deathless adjective
- fluid adjective (MOVEMENT)
- indelible adjective
- indissoluble adjective
- ineradicable adjective
- interminable adjective
- keeps noun
- persistent adjective
- round-the-clock adjective
- smooth adjective (NOT INTERRUPTED)
- smoothly adverb
- standing adjective
- stretch noun (TIME)
- sustained adjective
- twenty-four seven adverb, adjective
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