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/ˌɛvəˈlɑːstɪŋ/ · ev.er.last.ing
noun
  1. An everlasting flower. The garden was filled with everlasting flowers that bloomed year-round.
  2. A durable cloth fabric for shoes, etc. The hiker wore shoes made of everlasting leather that withstood the rugged terrain.
adjective
  1. Lasting or enduring forever; existing or continuing without end The love between the couple was everlasting, transcending time and circumstance.
  2. Continuing indefinitely, or during a long period; perpetual; sometimes used, colloquially, as a strong intensive This everlasting nonsense was driving me crazy.
  3. Existing with infinite temporal duration (as opposed to existence outside of time) The concept of everlasting life has captivated philosophers and theologians for centuries.
adverb
  1. Extremely She was everlasting grateful for the opportunity to travel the world.
Did you know? The word 'everlasting' has been used in various contexts, including literature and poetry, to convey a sense of timelessness and enduring quality. For example, in John Donne's poem 'The Sun Rising', he writes, 'And new-philosophiz'd love, to desarting cold, / Makes endless date, with everlasting cold.'
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 16, 2026