Antonyms for everlasting


Grammar : Adj
Spell : ev-er-las-ting, -lah-sting
Phonetic Transcription : ˌɛv ərˈlæs tɪŋ, -ˈlɑ stɪŋ


Definition of everlasting

Origin :
  • early 13c., from ever + lasting. Related: Everlastingly.
  • adj infinite, never-ending
Example sentences :
  • As the son of God I am from everlasting to everlasting, a splendid being with the universe as my home.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
  • He is from everlasting to everlasting—such as creation's dawn beheld he fooleth now.
  • Extract from : « The Devil's Dictionary » by Ambrose Bierce
  • The material can cope with the eternal only in virtue of everlasting evanescence.
  • Extract from : « Miracles of Our Lord » by George MacDonald
  • The everlasting quotation-lover doats on the husks of learning.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 9 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • For the first time she was vaguely perceiving that life is everlasting movement.
  • Extract from : « Alice Adams » by Booth Tarkington
  • But, in my foolishness, I forgot to ask for everlasting youth.
  • Extract from : « Classic Myths » by Mary Catherine Judd
  • All the works of God are everlasting; the only perishable are some of the works of man.
  • Extract from : « Wilfrid Cumbermede » by George MacDonald
  • A beastly country this, with its everlasting hills and woods!
  • Extract from : « The Downfall » by Emile Zola
  • Yet why did he not address himself to the soil, man's everlasting provider and nurse?
  • Extract from : « Fruitfulness » by Emile Zola
  • And so their life had hitherto been a game of love, an everlasting billing and cooing.
  • Extract from : « Fruitfulness » by Emile Zola

Synonyms for everlasting

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