ever after

idiom

old-fashioned

: from that time forward

She remembered him fondly ever after.

The fairy tale ended by saying that the characters in the story lived happily ever after.

—the phrase live happily ever after is also used to describe real people who are being compared in some way to characters in a fairy tale

His biography tells the story of a poor boy who grew up to be a millionaire and lived happily ever after.

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No matter, all movie romances include a few bumps, and despite their less-than-ideal first holiday together, this destined couple end the movie on their way to their own (very deranged) happily ever after. —

Bob Sassone, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024 The film wraps everything up in a neat little bow at the end, giving it a decidedly happily ever after (and their widower dad his first chance at love since his late wife’s death). —

Sara Belcher, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024 Except, instead of the usual happily ever after, the story keeps going. —

Shania Russell, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024 Don Johnson has found his happily ever after and is ready to share his secrets to success. —

Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 19 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ever after