English adjective: eternal | |||
1. | eternal continuing forever or indefinitely | ||
Samples | The ageless themes of love and revenge. Eternal truths. Life everlasting. Hell's perpetual fires. The unending bliss of heaven. | ||
Synonyms | aeonian, ageless, eonian, everlasting, perpetual, unceasing, unending | ||
Similar | lasting, permanent | ||
Antonyms | impermanent, temporary | ||
2. | eternal tiresomely long; seemingly without end | ||
Samples | Endless debates. An endless conversation. The wait seemed eternal. Eternal quarreling. An interminable sermon. | ||
Synonyms | endless, interminable | ||
Similar | long | ||
Antonyms | short | ||