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eternally

/ɪˈtɝːnəli/
e · ter · nal · ly
Adjective:eternal
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• adverb

1

In a way that continues or lasts forever; without end.

Example

"She declared that she would be eternally grateful for her mentor's timely guidance."

2

Constantly or seemingly without interruption, often to a tiresome or annoying degree.

Example

"He was eternally complaining about the unpredictable commuter train schedule."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from 'eternal' + '-ly', tracing back through Old French 'eternel' to Late Latin 'aeternalis' and Latin 'aeternus' (lasting forever, derived from 'aevum', meaning 'age' or 'eternity').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eternally. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eternally
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