eter·nal
Pronounced:
/ɪˈtɚnl̟/
Function:
adjectiveMeaning:
1 : having no beginning and no end in time : lasting forever ▪ eternal life ▪ eternal damnation ▪ eternal bliss ▪ the eternal flames of hell ▪ light an eternal flame [=a small fire that is kept burning as a symbol to show that something will never end]
2 : existing at all times : always true or valid ▪ eternal [=timeless] truths ▪ in search of eternal wisdom
3 : seeming to last forever ▪ When will his eternal whining stop?
2 : existing at all times : always true or valid ▪ eternal [=timeless] truths ▪ in search of eternal wisdom
3 : seeming to last forever ▪ When will his eternal whining stop?
—eter·nal·ly adverb ▪ I will be eternally grateful for your help. ▪ eternally young