Word
ageless
Phoneticsage·less, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈeɪdʒɫəs/
UK/ˈeɪdʒləs/
Definition
adj. describing something that does not seem to get older or change over time. You use it for people who look young or for things that stay popular for a long time.
adj. describing something that does not show the effects of time or aging; remaining relevant or attractive across different eras. Often used to describe physical appearance, artistic styles, or classic products.
Examples
“She has an ageless beauty that makes her look young.”
“The designer's latest collection features an ageless style that will remain fashionable for many years to come.”
“While modern technology changes rapidly, the fundamental principles of architecture remain ageless, as seen in the enduring appeal of classical columns and symmetry.”
Examples
simple
“She has an ageless beauty that makes her look young.”
contextual
“The designer's latest collection features an ageless style that will remain fashionable for many years to come.”
complex
“While modern technology changes rapidly, the fundamental principles of architecture remain ageless, as seen in the enduring appeal of classical columns and symmetry.”
Real-World Examples
“The ageless nature of proverbs is something that can make them even more useful than quotations.” Etymology
From age + -less.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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