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

No one can resist a timeless game-night staple like Candy Land that keeps kids entertained and overwhelms adults with nostalgia. —Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 29 Nov. 2025

The ivory shade and wide rib detailing add a timeless elegance to the style, while the slouchy shape gives it that Parisian cool—not trying too hard but still looking super chic, especially with wide-leg jeans and Chelsea boots. —Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025

At home with Architectural Digest For more than a century, the pages of Architectural Digest magazine have captured not only timeless designs but also the spirit of their subjects' homes. —David Morgan, CBS News, 28 Nov. 2025

Additionally, this iteration of the timeless wood frame features four spacious storage drawers located beneath the slats. —Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 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