Synonyms of perpetually

perpetually

adverb

pər-ˈpe-chə-wə-lē 

1

as in forever

for all time

a group of jaded teenagers with their perpetually bored expressions

Synonyms & Similar Words

• forever
• always
• permanently
• eternally
• everlastingly
• indelibly
• ever
• long
• evermore
• perennially
• for good
• for keeps
• forevermore
• aye
• e'er
• enduringly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• never
• once
• ne'er
• nevermore

2

as in constantly

on every relevant occasion

the perpetually smiling host of the morning talk show

Synonyms & Similar Words

• constantly
• always
• continually
• consistently
• invariably
• often
• usually
• incessantly
• forever
• continuously
• frequently
• repeatedly
• unfailingly
• ever
• normally
• at every turn
• commonly
• typically
• generally
• routinely
• habitually
• night and day
• regularly
• steadily
• inevitably
• oft
• ordinarily
• eternally
• aye
• unremittingly
• oftentimes
• uninterruptedly
• recurrently
• dependably
• everlastingly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• never
• sometimes
• occasionally
• intermittently
• periodically
• rarely
• seldom
• unusually
• infrequently
• sporadically
• ne'er
• variously

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of perpetually

Funding is perpetually an issue because syringes can not be purchased with state grants. — Maya Henry, Oklahoma Watch, 30 June 2026

Offside was brought in to stop ‘goal hanging’ in the sport’s early years, which had created the unedifying spectacle of players perpetually crowding the goalkeeper. — Graham Scott, New York Times, 2 July 2026

Yet despite such deep ties, many Americans regard Hispanic culture as perpetually foreign. — Geraldo L. Cadava, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026

Even in summer, Brittany can be windy and cool (and that’s putting it lightly), which is why the Breton striped marinière shirts are a staple here—and thanks to icons like Coco Chanel and Audrey Hepburn, a perpetually chic choice in summer. — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026