timeless

adjective

time·​less ˈtīm-ləs 

1

a

: not restricted to a particular time or date

The timeless themes of love, solitude, joy, and nature …

—The Writer

b

: having no beginning or end : eternal

2

: not affected by time : ageless

3

archaic : premature, untimely

timelessly adverb

timelessness noun

Did you know?

It doesn't take time to understand the origin of timeless. Time comes from Old English tīd, which is tied to Middle English tide, meaning "time" and in Modern English "the regular upward and downward movement of the level of the ocean."

Synonyms of timeless

• immortal
• enduring
• eternal
• ongoing
• continuing
• lasting
• perpetual
• perennial

Examples of timeless in a Sentence

The dresses that she designs are elegant and timeless.

the timeless beauty of the sea

Recent Examples on the Web

The unseen connections between sport, life, music, and the living earth are set to the timeless tunes of the Grateful Dead. —William Earl, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026

The timeless silhouette is well-suited to city strolls and coastal getaways alike, with handy side pockets for stashing your phone and small travel essentials. —Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026

Over a decade since Kate wore it down the aisle, the timeless gown is still an inspiration to brides everywhere. —Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026

The law of the harvest, as Esposito frames it, is a universal and timeless principle. —William Jones, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1574, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

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Kids Definition

timeless

adjective

time·​less ˈtīm-ləs 

: not restricted to a certain time or date

timelessly adverb

timelessness noun