Word
eternally
Phoneticseter·nal·ly
US/iˈtɝnəɫi/
UK/ɪtˈɜːnəli/
Adverb of manner
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.”
Examples
simple
“She is eternally grateful for your help.”
contextual
“The two nations seem eternally locked in a dispute over the small island territory.”
complex
“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.
Real-World Examples
“But they are evergreen – the kinds of moments and scenes that remain eternally relevant to the human experience, particularly the experience of being young.” Etymology
From Middle English eternally, eternaly; equivalent to eternal + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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ADVERB
- 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
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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