timelessness
timelessness — noun
1. the quality of staying fresh, appealing, or meaningful no matter how much time p
the quality of staying fresh, appealing, or meaningful no matter how much time passes or how tastes shift
The timelessness of Austen's novels draws in new readers with every generation.
collocation: timelessness of [work of art]
Zuri admired the timelessness of the little black dress her grandmother once wore.
Wei believes the timelessness of a well-built wooden chair beats any passing trend.
Jenna wrote an essay about the timelessness of Greek myths in modern storytelling.
The architect aimed for timelessness, avoiding shapes that would look dated in ten years.
- endurance
emphasises lasting through hardship rather than staying stylish
- lastingness
a more everyday word; less formal than 'timelessness'
- permanence
stresses the idea of never changing at all, while 'timelessness' allows for continued relevance
- datedness
the quality of looking old-fashioned or tied to a particular era
- obsolescence
the state of no longer being useful or wanted
文法句型
the timelessness of + [noun phrase]
用法筆記
Often used when discussing art, design, literature, or fashion. The noun form is less frequent than the adjective 'timeless.'
常見錯誤
2. the state of lasting forever without end; in some religious beliefs, the eternal
the state of lasting forever without end; in some religious beliefs, the eternal life that follows death
The poem Yael read at the memorial spoke of the soul's timelessness, a life beyond the body's last breath.
often used in spiritual or religious contexts
Indra found comfort in the idea of timelessness during his grandmother's funeral service.
In the candlelit Sorbonne, medieval thinkers debated whether timelessness belonged only to God or also to human souls.
For Sivan, the timelessness promised in sacred texts was not a metaphor but a certainty.
The congregation sang an old hymn describing heaven as a place of perfect timelessness, free from decay and sorrow.
- eternity
the most direct synonym; more common and less formal than 'timelessness'
- perpetuity
used mainly in legal or formal contexts (e.g. 'in perpetuity')
- immortality
specifically means living forever; 'timelessness' can also apply to non-living things
- mortality
the state of being subject to death
- finiteness
the quality of having limits or an end
文法句型
the timelessness of + [soul/divine/heaven]
用法筆記
Common in religious, philosophical, or spiritual discussions. Distinguish from sense 1: this sense is about eternal existence, not about enduring appeal or relevance.
timelessness — adjective
- timelessnesspositive
- more timelessnesscomparative
- most timelessnesssuperlative
1. not tied to any one period or era; always applicable, meaningful, or worth payin
not tied to any one period or era; always applicable, meaningful, or worth paying attention to
Tara believes the advice her father gave her is timeless — it works in any situation.
predicative use: [something] is timeless
The filmmaker chose a timeless story about a girl who rescues her brother — courage any audience would recognise.
Putri's grandmother shared timeless wisdom about saving money that still holds true today.
Good furniture design is timeless; it does not depend on what colour is popular this year.
Joaquín recommends that book to every new teacher, calling its ideas on learning truly timeless.
文法句型
timeless + [noun]
[be] + timeless
用法筆記
The most common sense of 'timeless.' Describes ideas, advice, stories, or principles that remain valid no matter how much society changes.
2. having no start and no finish; existing through all time without any boundary or
having no start and no finish; existing through all time without any boundary or limit
The philosopher paused mid-lecture and asked whether the universe is timeless, with no moment of creation at all.
describes something without beginning or end
In the packed lecture hall, Zayd argued that mathematical truths are timeless — they were never invented, only uncovered.
Sivan sketched a circle on the board and described a timeless cosmos that sits outside the flow of minutes.
The opening lines of the ancient text speak of a timeless creator, present before the stars were formed.
Nadia struggled to picture a timeless being, since every creature she knew was born and would die.
文法句型
timeless + [being/truth/reality]
[be] + timeless
用法筆記
Used in philosophical, theological, or cosmological discussions. Distinguish from sense 1 (always relevant): this sense describes something with no temporal boundaries at all, not just lasting appeal.
常見錯誤
3. showing no visible marks of age or the passing years; looking as fresh and attra
showing no visible marks of age or the passing years; looking as fresh and attractive as if time could leave no trace at all
Theo's grandfather has a timeless face — you would never guess he is nearly eighty years old.
describes someone who does not show their age
Iker wore a timeless grey suit to the wedding, the kind his own father might have chosen.
The melody Nkechi played on the old piano felt timeless — as if written last week or a century ago.
The nurse bought a pair of timeless leather boots that will still look good when she retires.
The old stone bridge had a timeless beauty that cameras could never fully capture.
文法句型
timeless + [beauty/quality/face]
[look/remain] + timeless
用法筆記
Often used for physical appearance (faces, bodies) or design objects (clothing, furniture). Distinguish from sense 1: this sense emphasises the absence of visible age, not just continued relevance.