Antonyms for perennial

Grammar : Adj

Spell : puh-ren-ee-uhl

Phonetic Transcription : pəˈrɛn i əl

Definition of perennial

Origin : 1640s, "evergreen," formed in English from Latin perennis "lasting through the year (or years)," from per- "through" (see per) + annus "year" (see annual). Botanical sense of "Remaining alive through a number of years" is attested from 1670s; figurative meaning of "enduring, permanent" is from 1750. Related: Perennially. For vowel change, see biennial. The noun meaning "a perennial plant" is from 1763.

adj enduring, perpetual

Example sentences :

Bacon and greens and her perennial tea were good enough for her.
Extract from : « Southern Lights and Shadows » by Various

And for art-lovers, what perennial beauty of an antique art is here.
Extract from : « The Book of Khalid » by Ameen Rihani

There is no sere and yellow leaf here—fruits and flowers are perennial.
Extract from : « Aztec Land » by Maturin M. Ballou

Seed-time and harvest are perennial on these peculiar islands.
Extract from : « Aztec Land » by Maturin M. Ballou

But for her son it still had all the misery of perennial newness.
Extract from : « The Genius » by Margaret Horton Potter

Its influence is well nigh universal, and its benefits are perennial.
Extract from : « A Book for All Readers » by Ainsworth Rand Spofford

It is of perennial value, as truly applicable today as when first spoken.
Extract from : « Jesus the Christ » by James Edward Talmage

The temper exhibited here will probably be perennial in the world.
Extract from : « Short Studies on Great Subjects » by James Anthony Froude

The perennial garden was flourishing, and there was nothing to do.
Extract from : « The Master-Knot of Human Fate » by Ellis Meredith

The yard was only big enough for the perennial rubbish heap.
Extract from : « The Promised Land » by Mary Antin

Synonyms for perennial

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