timeless

adjective

time·​less ˈtīm-ləs How to pronounce timeless (audio)
1
a
: not restricted to a particular time or date
the timeless themes of love, solitude, joy, and natureWriter
b
: having no beginning or end : eternal
2
: not affected by time : ageless
3
archaic : premature, untimely
timelessly adverb
timelessness noun

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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."

Examples of timeless in a Sentence

The dresses that she designs are elegant and timeless. the timeless beauty of the sea
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At Euphoria Retreat in Mystras, timeless philosophy and holistic therapies help guests rediscover balance and purpose. Janine Di Giovanni, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025 The crewneck is timeless and polished, while the ribbed hem and cuffs are subtly eye-catching. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025 Lauren Robbins, founder and lead designer of Lauren Robbins Interiors in Augusta, Georgia, incorporates them into many of her designs already, considering them more a timeless feature than a trend. Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025 Decorating the outer walls of the Seattle Mariners’ executive suite are rows and rows of timeless text, deliriously delivered by Dave Niehaus for a division series victory three decades old. Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for timeless

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1574, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

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The first known use of timeless was circa 1574

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“Timeless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timeless. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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timeless

adjective
time·​less ˈtīm-ləs How to pronounce timeless (audio)
: not restricted to a certain time or date
timelessly adverb
timelessness noun

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