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Definition eternal in British English

eternal adjective

adjective
/ɪˈtɜː(r)n(ə)l/
1

continuing for ever or for a very long time

Example

the promise of eternal life/youth/friendship

Example

She has earned our eternal gratitude.

Synonyms and related words
long long-term lasting continuous forever permanent
1.1

seeming to continue for too long

Example

The silence was eternal.

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lengthy interminable long
1.2

always having a particular quality

Example

I'm the eternal optimist.

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always necessarily ever
1.3

always true or important

Example

eternal truths/values

Example

It's the eternal question.

Synonyms and related words
important major key true certain objective
Definition eternal in British English