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

Style the solid black option with a white tee or tank for a timeless combination, or opt for a colorful pair to bring brighter hues to your warm-weather wardrobe. —Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 10 June 2026

The Shawshank Redemption Selected by Dan Lin Frank Darabont’s The Shawshank Redemption is a timeless classic that reflects where our film culture is headed. —Time, 10 June 2026

Launching Tuesday, the 23-piece capsule includes playful prints and timeless silhouettes in loungewear, ready-to-wear and pajamas for women, kids and infants, along with slippers, hair bows, backpacks and makeup bags. —Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 9 June 2026

Katie Holmes-Inspired Look The timeless formula starts with a crisp button-down, like this 100 percent cotton style that’s similar to Holmes’s striped top. —Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 9 June 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