timeless

adjective

time·​less ˈtīm-ləs 

1

a

: not restricted to a particular time or date

the timeless themes of love, solitude, joy, and nature

—Writer

b

: having no beginning or end : eternal

2

: not affected by time : ageless

3

archaic : premature, untimely

timelessly adverb

timelessness noun

Did you know?

It doesn't take time to understand the origin of timeless. Time comes from Old English tīd, which is tied to Middle English tide, meaning "time" and in Modern English "the regular upward and downward movement of the level of the ocean."

Synonyms

• abiding
• ageless
• continuing
• dateless
• enduring
• eternal
• everlasting
• immortal
• imperishable
• lasting
• ongoing
• perennial
• perpetual
• undying

Examples of timeless in a Sentence

The dresses that she designs are elegant and timeless.

the timeless beauty of the sea

Recent Examples on the Web

By the ’90s, Diana had found her footing in fashion, and honed her formula of timeless Chanel skirt suits and athletic dresses by her friend Gianni Versace. —Alice Newbold, Vogue, 22 Feb. 2025

Its contemporary yet timeless aesthetic can effortlessly blend into any interior design year-round and help add warmth to a room. —Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025

Ray-Ban, a brand synonymous with timeless style, has long been a staple in the world of eyewear. —Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025

Like other pieces in the Butterfly Meadows Collection, the set features flower, butterfly, ladybug, dragonfly, and bumblebee artwork, as well as delicate scalloped edges that gives everything a timeless feel. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1574, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

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Kids Definition

timeless

adjective

time·​less ˈtīm-ləs 

: not restricted to a certain time or date

timelessly adverb

timelessness noun