fadeless

American

[feyd-lis] / ˈfeɪd lɪs /

adjective

not fading or diminishing; unfading.

fadeless British

/ ˈfeɪdlɪs /

adjective

not subject to fading

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Etymology

Origin of fadeless

First recorded in 1645–55; fade + -less

Example Sentences

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There, with Homer's ghost all hoary, Not with years, but fadeless glory, Lo! he stands; And through that open portal, We behold the bards immortal Clasping hands!

From Caxton's Book: A Collection of Essays, Poems, Tales, and Sketches. by Rhodes, W. H. (William Henry)

The beauteous eyes of fadeless Peace ye see— The eyes of the sweet Lamb; yea—woe is me!

From The Complete Works of Richard Crashaw, Volume II (of 2) by Crashaw, Richard

They possess a peculiar value to me in that they throw into fadeless splendor the wealth, the calm, the golden sunlight which lay upon the proud beauty of Atlin Lake.

From The Trail of the Goldseekers A Record of Travel in Prose and Verse by Garland, Hamlin

Not on the gory field of fame Their noble deeds were done; Not in the sound of earth's acclaim Their fadeless crowns were won.

From Poems with Power to Strengthen the Soul by Mudge, James

Be this the pleasing, glad result; and then in fadeless bloom, We shall in beauty be arrayed beyond the silent tomb.

From Poems With a Sketch of the Life and Experience of Annie R. Smith by Smith, Rebekah

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