eternally

American

[ih-tur-nl-ee] / ɪˈtɜr nl i /

adverb

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.
in a way that is enduring and unchanging.

The couple is eternally grateful for the support shown by their community.
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

eternal ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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Barcelona's eternally unfinished Sagrada Familia has grown to become the world's tallest church, but a conflict with residents threatens to delay the finish date for the monument designed over 140 years ago.

From Barron's

They are eternally simply themselves, grasped in a minute.

From Los Angeles Times

After studying for a while, I listened to the babble of the creek and stared at the water eternally rushing where its current was taking it, wishing it could carry me wherever Togbe was.

From Literature

But I will not be staying in this orphan asylum another day, and for that I am eternally grateful.

From Literature

Pep Guardiola said last Friday Manchester City "must be prepared" to plan for his departure, as he would "not be here eternally".

From BBC

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