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 …

—The 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 of timeless

• immortal
• enduring
• eternal
• ongoing
• continuing
• lasting
• perpetual
• perennial

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

Art history as a discipline favors upstarts, the avant-garde, protest, outsiders, and transgression—all those timeless modernisms. — Anna Kornbluh, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026

There’s no better way to go than with timeless classic All-Clad. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026

This fall, expect to see the style in a variety of shapes and sizes, including some timeless silhouettes with a modern twist, like the Benho Winnie Shoulder Bag. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 6 Oct. 2026

So Far 2026’s highlights include a coming-of-middle-age gem, a maturing Gen-Z sitcom, and a timeless intergenerational saga. — Britina Cheng, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026

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