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

—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

• abiding
• ageless
• continuing
• dateless
• enduring
• eternal
• everlasting
• immortal
• imperishable
• lasting
• ongoing
• perennial
• perpetual
• undying

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 brand's timeless selection includes linen button-ups, cooling polos, no-iron shirts, and more that come in so many summer-ready patterns and colors. —Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2024

Six decades into their reign as America's Band, the iconic group reflect on riding the waves of rock 'n' roll chaos and crafting their timeless pop masterpieces. —Jordan Runtagh, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024

Serving as the gateway to the Chandelier Room, this space sets the tone for events with its timeless charm and vintage decor. —Branded Content Contributor, Orange County Register, 31 May 2024

And creator Daniel Lawrence Taylor balances timeless coming-of-age storylines with sharp observations about the intersection of class, race, and academic excellence, yielding a secondary-school saga that feels substantive but is also lots of fun to watch. —Judy Berman, TIME, 30 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1560, in the meaning defined at sense 3

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Kids Definition

timeless

adjective

time·​less ˈtīm-ləs 

: not restricted to a certain time or date

timelessly adverb

timelessness noun