measureless

[ mezh-er-lis ]

adjective

1. too large or great to be measured; unlimited; immeasurable:

   a measureless distance; measureless contempt.

   Synonyms: infinite, vast, limitless, unbounded, boundless

measureless

/ ˈmɛʒəlɪs /

adjective

1. limitless, vast, or infinite

Derived Forms

• ˈmeasurelessness, noun
• ˈmeasurelessly, adverb

Other Words From

• measure·less·ly adverb
• measure·less·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of measureless¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, measureless is from the Middle English word measureles. See measure, -less

Example Sentences

It’s just that those things don’t seem to have the weight, the measureless beauty of countless sunsets and dawns, the simple grace and clear glory of nature.

From Literature

It was not without a certain wild pleasure I ran before the wind, delivering my trouble of mind to the measureless air-torrent thundering through space.

From Literature

Survivors have spent measureless time and energy campaigning for the complete elimination of nuclear weapons.

From New York Times

In his scorn of the gods and his measureless self-confidence he never dreamed that his guests would realize what manner of food he had set before them.

From Literature

In a moment of measureless agony, Ben Meecham knew he was staring into the face of a dead man.

From Literature