everlasting

¹ev·er·last·ing

adj \ˌe-vər-ˈlas-tiŋ\

Definition of EVERLASTING

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

Examples of EVERLASTING

1. To his everlasting credit, he never once gave in to temptation.
2. <valentines typically express the giver's everlasting love and devotion>

First Known Use of EVERLASTING

13th century

Related to EVERLASTING

Synonyms: ceaseless, dateless, deathless, endless, eternal, immortal, permanent, perpetual, undying, unending

Antonyms: impermanent, mortal, temporary, transient

Related Words: durable, enduring, lasting, long-lived, persistent, stubborn; imperishable, indefeasible, indefectible, indelible, indestructible, indissoluble, inexpungible; timeless; abiding, stable, standing, steadfast, steady, unfailing, unfaltering; continual, continuing, continuous, incessant, unbroken, unceasing, uninterrupted, unremitting

Near Antonyms: ephemeral, evanescent, fleeting, fugacious, fugitive, momentary, passing, short-lived, transitory; interim, provisional, short-term

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Rhymes with EVERLASTING

central casting, narrowcasting, overcasting