English Meaning & Definitions
Without end; throughout all time; forever.
- “She hoped they would be eternally happy together.”
- “Energy can neither be created nor destroyed, but changes form eternally.”
Constantly or continually, often in a way that is seen as annoying or unceasing.
- “He is eternally complaining about the weather.”
- “She seemed eternally distracted by her smartphone.”
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Compare formal, informal, literary synonyms and register nuances for “eternally”.
Derived from the Middle English 'eternal', coming from Old French 'eternel', and ultimately from the Latin 'aeternalis', from 'aeternus' (contraction of 'aeviternus', from 'aevum', meaning 'age' or 'lifetime'). The adverbial suffix '-ly' was added to denote manner or condition.
Think of 'eternal' plus '-ly'; picture an 'eternal' flame that burns forever ('-ly' turns it into an adverb describing how something is done or sustained).
Frequently Asked Questions About “eternally”
1. What is the meaning of “eternally” in English?
In English, eternally (adverb) is defined as: “Without end; throughout all time; forever.”.
2. How do you use “eternally” in a sentence?
“She hoped they would be eternally happy together.”
3. What are English synonyms of “eternally”?
4. What is the etymology and word origin of “eternally”?
Derived from the Middle English 'eternal', coming from Old French 'eternel', and ultimately from the Latin 'aeternalis', from 'aeternus' (contraction of 'aeviternus', from 'aevum', meaning 'age' or 'lifetime'). The adverbial suffix '-ly' was added to denote manner or condition.
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