Eternal meaning

What does “eternal” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“eternal” is an adjective with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: continuing forever or indefinitely.

eternal

adjective

  1. continuing forever or indefinitely

    “the ageless themes of love and revenge”

    “eternal truths”

  2. tiresomely long; seemingly without end

    “endless debates”

    “an endless conversation”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University