Word Adverb
eternally
adv.
manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US /iˈtɝnəɫi/ UK /ɪtˈɜːnəli/ eter·nal·ly
Definition
adv.forever or for a very long time. You use this to describe something that never seems to end.
adv.in a way that continues forever or is perceived as never-ending.
Examples
“She is eternally grateful for your help.”
“The two nations seem eternally locked in a dispute over the small island territory.”
“The poet describes the stars as eternally watching over the silent valley, suggesting a sense of permanence that contrasts with the brief lives of humans.”
Usage
Often used figuratively to emphasize that a feeling or situation feels permanent.
Etymology
From Middle English eternally, eternaly; equivalent to eternal + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Origin Middle English eternally
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated