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perpetually

perpetually

29 4.8
Happening all the time without stopping
  • adverb
  • /pərˈpɛtʃuəli/
translation icon : constantemente
  • He is perpetually late to every meeting, much to the frustration of his colleagues.

it's a lipstick. OK, I have perpetually dry lips.

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Examples

  • Wolfram was a dreamy child who was perpetually lost in his own imaginary world.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Welcome to the land of the perpetually depressed.

  • I mean, we, we are these sort of perpetually changing beings.

  • You should be perpetually and constantly curious about you.

  • But he is perpetually in this push it mindset.

  • You must be perpetually terrified.

  • Practical learning, as a result, has been perpetually neglected by governments of both parties.

  • That is the only way to make you perpetually free forever from self deception.

  • Liberation from the thoughts and feelings that perpetually infiltrate our mind requires us to deal with them directly.

  • The cost of living and cost of food in the north is so high, so the people in the communities perpetually have to supplement their meals each day from what they hunt.

Synonyms

always
vsperpetually
1.0

On every occasion without exception

describes constant happening rather than an absolute rule
constantly
vsperpetually
740 1.0

Very often or all the time without stopping

is the same ongoing action described in a neutral way
permanently
vsperpetually
218 2.9

Stays the same for all time

describes present continuous action rather than intended permanence
continually
vsperpetually
139 2.9

Happening again and again over time, often with short breaks

means nonstop occurrence rather than repeated episodes with pauses
continuously
vsperpetually
95 2.3

Happens without stopping or pausing

describes constant occurrence but with a broader neutral tone
endlessly
vsperpetually
73 2.3

Without stopping for a very long time

expresses continuous action but without stressing endlessness
eternally
vsperpetually
53 5.2

For all time without end

uses the same idea but in a simple continuous sense
relentlessly
vsperpetually
53 4.9

Continuing without stopping in a strong, determined way

is similar in persistence but lacks the strong intensity aspect
incessantly
vsperpetually
22 6.3

In a way that continues without stopping for a long time

is neutral about tone and simply states continuous occurrence
perennially
vsperpetually
6 5.4

Happens every year or for a long time

is about unbroken occurrence rather than regular repetition
unfailingly
vsperpetually
6 5.6

In a way that always happens and never fails

means ongoing occurrence rather than guaranteed success every time
ceaselessly
vsperpetually
6 5.3

Without stopping

is similar but focuses on simple continual occurrence rather than formality
unrelentingly
vsperpetually
3 7.5

Continuing very strongly and not becoming less

expresses continuous occurrence but without the harsh intensity
unceasingly
vsperpetually
2 6.6

In a way that does not stop

is the plain description of something happening all the time
interminably
vsperpetually
2 7.6

In a way that goes on for a very long time with no end in sight

describes constant action but without the feeling of endless duration
unremittingly
vsperpetually
1 8.0

Continuing without stopping or getting weaker

is neutral about intensity and simply says it happens always
enduringly
vsperpetually
1 5.6

Continuing to exist or have effect for a long time

is about happening all the time rather than long term survival
unendingly
vsperpetually
1 5.8

Without stopping for a long time

means continuous occurrence but with less focus on limitless time
everlastingly
vsperpetually
1 7.4

In a way that lasts forever

describes ongoing action but in everyday, neutral terms
unstoppably
vsperpetually
1 4.5

Nothing can stop it

focuses on simple nonstop occurrence rather than unstoppable force
lastingly
vsperpetually
1 5.8

In a way that continues for a long time

refers to continuous happening rather than lasting result

Antonyms

438 2.0

Happens sometimes but not often

In a way that stops and starts at irregular times

How Often

perpetually
29 4.8
always
1.0
usually
1.0
often
1.0
sometimes
1.0
occasionally
438 2.0

Surface Forms

perpetually positive

Morphology

perpetually = perpetual (transparent) = perpetual + ly

A regular adverb formed by adding '-ly' to the adjective 'perpetual', with the meaning 'in a perpetual manner' directly derived from the base adjective.

Etymology

The word perpetually comes from Latin parts per- meaning 'throughout' and petere meaning 'to go on', so it originally meant 'going on throughout'. So, if something happens perpetually, it keeps happening all the time and does not stop.