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 view is equally entrancing in the evenings, when the water is cast in shades of gold and the sails of felucca boats trace a timeless scene on the horizon. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026

On the other hand, many of these albums are timeless and continue to resonate, and today’s streaming culture has embraced exhuming catalog music — something that applies not only to old singles, but to old albums. — Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2026

Swarovski’s Hyperbola earrings are unique but timeless; alternatively, choose a statement piece, like Hunting Season’s Tagua pendant, or an oversized Pandora charm. — Mekaylah Yowpp-Hernacki, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026

His love of pop music stems from its timeless appeal and sentimental undertones. — Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 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