1
a
: not restricted to a particular time or date
The timeless themes of love, solitude, joy, and nature …—
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b
: having no beginning or end : eternal
2
: not affected by time : ageless
timelessly
adverb
timelessness
noun
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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."
Examples of timeless in a Sentence
The dresses that she designs are elegant and timeless.
the timeless beauty of the sea
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Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
Exuding timeless glamour, this faux mink coat from Quince is at a relatively reasonable price of $130.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025
The entire look had a very timeless style about it.
—Tara Larson, Footwear News, 27 Dec. 2025
The longer silhouette makes this a timeless pick for any nighttime celebration in 2026 and beyond.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for timeless
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“Timeless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timeless. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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timeless
adjective
time·less
ˈtīm-ləs 
: not restricted to a certain time or date
timelessly
adverb
timelessness
noun
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