enduring

American  

[en-door-ing, -dyoor-] / ɛnˈdʊər ɪŋ, -ˈdyʊər- /

adjective

1. lasting; permanent.

   a poet of enduring greatness.

2. patient; long-suffering.

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enduring British  

/ ɪnˈdjʊərɪŋ /

adjective

1. permanent; lasting

2. having forbearance; long-suffering

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Other Word Forms

• enduringly adverb
• enduringness noun
• nonenduring adjective
• unenduring adjective
• unenduringly adverb

Etymology

Origin of enduring

First recorded in 1525–35; endure + -ing ²

Example Sentences

By enduring volatility, they gain the price of admission for impressive long-run returns.

From The Wall Street Journal

It is also a signal of the company’s enduring appeal among top investors, even as rivals begin to close the gap in the AI race.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We’ve had such an enduring friendship after being high school sweethearts. It’s kind of nice.”

From Los Angeles Times

I recall feeling absolutely nothing after enduring it.

From Salon

"During its visit the USS Gerald R Ford will host local officials and key leaders to recognise the strong and enduring alliance between the United States and Croatia," the embassy statement said.

From Barron's

Related Words

• abiding