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everlastingLasting 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/

Korean meaning: 영원한, 영속하는

Korean pronunciation: 에-버-라스-팅 (강세: 라스)

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.

everlasting concept
💡 Concept

Lasting forever or for a very long time; eternal and enduring without end.

everlasting rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Everlasting light keeps broadcasting through contrasting nights!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌɛvərˈlæstɪŋ/

🌳Etymology

Prefixever--
Rootlast
Suffix--ing

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.

🎵Rhyme

broadcastingcontrastingoutlasting

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom's everlasting nagging about cleaning my room finally worked.

The everlasting friendship between the two countries brought prosperity to both nations.

😄 Fun example

His everlasting optimism is both inspiring and slightly annoying at 6 AM.

The poet wrote about everlasting beauty found in nature.

😄 Fun example

My mom's everlasting nagging about cleaning my room finally worked - I became a neat freak!

😄 Fun example

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.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

eternalendlessperpetualimmortalinfinite

Antonyms

temporaryfleeting

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