eternally
Americanadverb
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in a way that is ceaseless, endless, or perpetual.
We call on all citizens to be eternally vigilant in ensuring that human rights are protected and sustained.
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in a way that is enduring and unchanging.
The couple is eternally grateful for the support shown by their community.
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Metaphysics. in a way that exists outside of time, without beginning or end.
I worry I will be eternally tormented in hell, or at the very least punished severely here on earth.
Other Word Forms
- noneternally adverb
- quasi-eternally adverb
Etymology
Origin of eternally
Example Sentences
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Pep Guardiola said last Friday Manchester City "must be prepared" to plan for his departure, as he would "not be here eternally".
From BBC
Beyond being played in almost every festive setting, the eternally cheery earworm has tied for yet another record this year.
From Los Angeles Times
"He will always be in our hearts and eternally missed. We take comfort knowing that his legacy will live on forever."
From BBC
“One thing that I’ll always be eternally grateful to him for . . . is he introduced me to García Lorca when I was a kid,” his son later said.
“We are saddened that he can only leave dear memories with his family, but we are eternally grateful for the legacy of extraordinarily moving music he leaves behind,” his family added.
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