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

• 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 white or rose gold cases are paired with three colors – sunburst blue, brun désert, rouge sellier – reaffirming the timeless nature of the line with its characteristic asymmetrical lugs crafted in the Hermès Horloger workshops. —Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025

Retro gingham Capricorn is all about timeless style with a tailored twist. —Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025

Walking inside, you’re met with period details that anchor the home in its early 20th-century roots: antique doors, wrought iron railings, hardwood floors, and lofty ceilings create a warm, timeless atmosphere. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 June 2025

Among the projects are timeless movies such as Titanic with Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, The Blind Side with Sandra Bullock and Tim McGraw and The Waterboy with Adam Sandler. —Brendan Le, People.com, 28 June 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