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

Meanwhile, the silk headscarf is a timeless accessory and keeps hair out of my face. —Irene Richardson, InStyle, 6 Mar. 2026

This classic loafer shines with its chic metallic details and timeless supple black leather. —Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026

The storyline is timeless, and the computer animation—a breakthrough when it was released—still holds up for today's digital-savvy kids. —Karen Cicero, Parents, 5 Mar. 2026

Andrea Sinkin is a second-generation interior designer based in Connecticut, specializing in timeless design. —Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 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