Main Entry: ¹ev·er·last·ing

Pronunciation: \ˌe-vər-ˈlas-tiŋ\

Function: adjective

Date: 13th century

1 : lasting or enduring through all time : eternal
2 a (1) : continuing for a long time or indefinitely (2) : having or being flowers or foliage that retain form or color for a long time when dried b : tediously persistent <the everlasting sympathy-seeker who demands attention — H. A. Overstreet>
3 : wearing indefinitely <everlasting twill pants>

— ev·er·last·ing·ly \-tiŋ-lē\ adverb

— ev·er·last·ing·ness noun