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 engagement ring, which the brand says was designed to be both timeless and modern, is part of a larger trend toward more contemporary, wearable rings that celebrate individual style. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 24 June 2026

Those causes carried timeless moral weight that outlasted Gandhi’s assassination and Mandela’s nearly three decades of imprisonment. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 24 June 2026

The timeless design adds warmth and texture to a nursery today and promises years of imaginative play down the road. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2026

Button-down shirts are timeless capsule wardrobe staples that can be styled countless ways for summer. — Ariel Bielsky, InStyle, 24 June 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