everlasting — Lasting forever or for a very long time; eternal and enduring without end.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Lasting forever or for a very long time; eternal and enduring without end.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɛvərˈlæstɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My mom's everlasting nagging about cleaning my room finally worked.
- The everlasting friendship between the two countries brought prosperity to both nations.
- His everlasting optimism is both inspiring and slightly annoying at 6 AM.
everlasting
ADJECTIVE[/ˌɛvərˈlæstɪŋ/]
Lasting forever or for a very long time; eternal and enduring without end.
Lasting forever or for a very long time; eternal and enduring without end.
Everlasting light keeps broadcasting through contrasting nights!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English, combining the Old English 'æfre' (ever, always) with 'lasting' (continuing, enduring). The compound emerged in the 14th century to describe something that continues forever.
Breakdown
ever (always, at all times) + last (to continue, endure) + -ing (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My mom's everlasting nagging about cleaning my room finally worked.”
“The everlasting friendship between the two countries brought prosperity to both nations.”
“His everlasting optimism is both inspiring and slightly annoying at 6 AM.”
“The poet wrote about everlasting beauty found in nature.”
“My mom's everlasting nagging about cleaning my room finally worked - I became a neat freak!”
“The everlasting gobstopper candy lasted exactly 5 minutes in my mouth.”
“The monument was built to ensure everlasting remembrance of the heroes.”
“She wore everlasting flowers in her hair for the wedding ceremony.”
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