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adj B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

timeless

Timeless (adj) means Never going out of style; enduringly appealing regardless of era. Example: “The film's timeless story still resonates with new audiences.”

adj
1
Never going out of style; enduringly appealing regardless of era.
"The film's timeless story still resonates with new audiences."
"She wore a timeless black dress to the gala."
2
Eternal; existing outside of or unaffected by time.
"The poem speaks of a timeless, unchanging love."

How to use timeless

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In plain EnglishSomething so good or classic that it never feels dated.

Common pairings
timeless classic timeless beauty timeless design

Word forms

more timeless comparative, most timeless superlative

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Frequently asked questions

What does “timeless” mean?

The word “timeless” means never going out of style; enduringly appealing regardless of era. In plain terms, something so good or classic that it never feels dated.

How do you use “timeless” in a sentence?

Here is “timeless” used in a sentence: “The film's timeless story still resonates with new audiences.”

What is another word for “timeless”?

Words with a similar meaning to “timeless” include everlasting, immortal, infinite, never-ending, sempiternal and achronic.

What is the opposite of “timeless”?

The opposite of “timeless” — its antonyms — are finite, limited, aged, old and sempiternal.

What part of speech is “timeless”?

“Timeless” is an adjective.

Is “timeless” a common word?

“Timeless” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

How many meanings does “timeless” have?

“Timeless” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: never going out of style; enduringly appealing regardless of era.

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