Eternity

/ɪˈtɜrnɪti/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Infinite or unending time; a state or quality of being eternal.

The concept of eternity has puzzled philosophers for centuries.

A period of time that seems to be endless or very long.

Waiting for the bus felt like an eternity.

The timeless state in which one exists after death, often associated with various religious beliefs.

Many believe in an afterlife that leads to an eternity in paradise.

From Latin 'aeternitas', from 'aeternus' meaning 'everlasting, eternal'.

for eternity

For an endless period of time.

eternal flame

A flame that burns continuously as a symbol of remembrance.

eternal life

The concept of living forever, especially in a spiritual or religious context.

eternal

Lasting forever; having no beginning or end.

timeless

Not affected by the passage of time or changes in fashion.

A really long time.

I've been waiting for an eternity for this movie to start!

An unending experience.

That lecture felt like an eternity!