timeless

[ tahym-lis ]

adjective

1. without beginning or end; eternal; everlasting.
2. referring or restricted to no particular time: times:

   the timeless beauty of great music.

   Synonyms: permanent, abiding, lasting, enduring

timeless

/ ˈtaɪmlɪs /

adjective

1. unaffected or unchanged by time; ageless
2. eternal
3. an archaic word for untimely

Derived Forms

• ˈtimelessly, adverb
• ˈtimelessness, noun

Other Words From

• timeless·ly adverb
• timeless·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of timeless¹

First recorded in 1550–60; time + -less

Example Sentences

“I wanted it to feel quite timeless. It could be like this house is a hundred years old. It could be a newer one,” Zilbalodis says.

From Los Angeles Times

She credits Bensimon, an iconic fashion photographer, with giving her a timeless style tip about the power of a plain T-shirt and sparse makeup.

From Los Angeles Times

Named after the original Dutch settlement on Manhattan where it stands, The Noortwyck offers a “timeless, New American” menu — a focus that’s evident at first glance.

From Salon

"Growing up listening to so many of his timeless works shaped so much of the music that I wanted to make or be a part of. The maestro behind so many of my favorite artists."

From BBC

But mostly, Onuorah emphasized that of all her films, "This film means the world to me. it's a portrait of resilience and a timeless artifact to remind women of their true inner power."

From Salon

Related Words

• abiding
• ageless
• endless
• enduring
• immortal