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eonian

eonian

9.9
Lasting for a very long time, seeming to never end
  • adjective
  • /iˈoʊniən/
  • Literature
translation icon : eoniano
  • She spoke of an eonian love that transcends lifetimes.

Examples

  • The eonian landscape seemed untouched by time.

  • The poet wrote about eonian truths that transcend time.

  • She dreamed of an eonian peace that would never end.

  • Some philosophers have speculated about the existence of an eonian universe.

  • The poet wrote about eonian truths that transcend time.

  • She dreamed of an eonian peace that would never end.

  • The eonian landscape seemed untouched by time.

Synonyms

eternal
vseonian
362 4.3

Lasting forever without end

describes immeasurably long periods and sometimes geological time
endless
vseonian
350 2.5

Continuing for a very long time and not stopping

suggests immeasurable time scale, sometimes beyond mere appearance
perpetual
vseonian
93 5.8

Lasting for a very long time without stopping

points to immeasurable long periods rather than mere uninterrupted action
everlasting
vseonian
39 4.5

Lasting forever without end

stresses immeasurable duration, sometimes with a vast time sense
long-lasting
vseonian
27 3.7

To stay the same or work well for a long time

implies immeasurable duration rather than merely long but finite life
perennial
vseonian
21 5.3

Continuing for a long time and often returning

describes immeasurable duration instead of repeated or seasonal occurrence
unending
vseonian
19 4.1

Lasting a long time without stopping

highlights indefinite or eon scale duration rather than simple continuity
interminable
vseonian
13 7.5

Lasting a very long time and making you bored or annoyed

captures immeasurable length without the negative boredom or annoyance sense
long-lived
vseonian
6 3.9

That lasts for a long time

focuses on immeasurable temporal extent rather than simply long lifespan
ageless
vseonian
5 5.7

Continuing to be important or true for a very long time

means immeasurable duration in time rather than long life appearance
undying
vseonian
2 5.5

Something that lasts forever and never ends

focuses on immeasurable temporal length rather than life imagery
unceasing
vseonian
1 6.0

Continuing without stopping

expresses immeasurable duration rather than focused continuity without pause
sempiternal
vseonian
  • Literature
9.9

Lasting forever with no known beginning or end

emphasizes immeasurable duration rather than just continuous existence
agelong
vseonian
  • Archaic
8.4

Lasting for a very long time

refers to immeasurable time span rather than long but finite ages

How Long

eternal
362 4.3
eonian
  • Literature
9.9
permanent
650 3.2
enduring
1 4.2
lasting
38 3.1
temporary
557 3.0
brief
587 2.0

Surface Forms

eonian positive

Morphology

eonian = eon (transparent) = eon + ian

Formed by adding the adjectival suffix '-ian' to 'eon'; the meaning 'lasting for or relating to an eon' is directly derivable from the base.

Etymology

Eonian comes from the Greek root aion meaning 'age' and the English word eon meaning 'a very long time'. So eonian gives the idea of something 'eternal' or lasting for ages.