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

The Hermitage Hotel, Nashville, TN Set in the heart of Downtown Nashville, The Hermitage Hotel is a timeless icon of best-in-class accommodations, service, dining and warm Southern hospitality. —Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025

Ah, the Hermès scarf: a timeless luxury gift since, well, forever. —Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 May 2025

Levi's Wedgie bootcut jeans $98 LEVI’S Vince Naomi loafers $350 NORDSTROM Straight jeans and soccer shoes are the timeless combination to look fabulous this season. —Renata Joffre, Vogue, 4 May 2025

Welcome to Sliders, a weekly in-season MLB column that focuses on both the timely and timeless elements of baseball. —Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 2 May 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