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

Take a trip to the Land of Sweets by seeing one of Cincinnati Ballet's performances of this timeless classic. —Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Dec. 2025

The elegant dining room off the kitchen features rich box-beam ceilings and built-ins reflecting the timeless style of the era. —David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 20 Dec. 2025

For a dressier look, this timeless fit-and-flare dress comes in a wide range of colors and patterns—and now 25 percent off. —Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025

This collection spans timeless classics like ratatouille, salade niçoise, and croque monsieur, alongside modern, unfussy updates—think banana pudding–inspired Paris-Brest and coq au vin made in an Instant Pot. —Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Dec. 2025

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