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 rooms Nestled on 20 acres of private woodlands, the eight-room inn carries a timeless elegance, with design features like stone patios, hidden gardens, and exposed 18th-century beams cutting through various rooms. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026

The tennis legend serves up more than 75 timeless furniture and decor pieces for adults and kids alike. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2026

Guests can also expect tile floors, wood paneling, and bentwood bistro chairs, lending a kind of timeless neighborhood trattoria vibe. — John Kessler, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

Leave it to Dakota Fanning to deliver a classic black-and-white look with timeless black sandals by Gianvito Rossi. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 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