ageless
gb/ˈeɪd͡ʒləs/ us/ˈeɪd͡ʒləs/
B2
English
kortalan, időtlen, időtálló, örökkévaló, minden korosztálynak szóló, minden korosztály számára vonzó
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kortalan
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Usage pattern:
[someone] looks ageless
Even in her fifties, she has an ageless face and a bright smile.
Még ötvenes éveiben is kortalan az arca, és ragyogó a mosolya.
Fans say the actor looks ageless on screen.
A rajongók szerint a színész a képernyőn kortalannak tűnik.
With short hair and simple makeup, she still seemed ageless.
Learner examples
She looks ageless.
Kortalannak tűnik.
He has an ageless face.
Kortalan arca van.
Common mistake:
Often confused with 'immortal'; in most everyday use it just means someone does not look their age.
Meaning
looking young for years
Collocations
ageless beauty
|ageless face
|ageless skin
|ageless look
|ageless appearance
|ageless celebrity
|ageless actress
|ageless model
|seem ageless
|look ageless
Synonyms
youthful (Suggests a young look or energy, not necessarily 'beyond age'.)
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young-looking (Directly focuses on appearance.)
Antonyms
aged (Clearly shows the effects of age.)
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wrinkled (Emphasizes visible signs of aging.)
Themes
appearance
|people
|health_beauty
Definition
Looking young and not old.
Not showing the usual signs of aging; appearing not to get older.
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Usage pattern:
an ageless [quality/thing]
The novel’s ageless themes still resonate with readers today.
A regény időtlen témái ma is megszólítják az olvasókat.
A crisp white shirt is an ageless piece in any wardrobe.
Egy jól szabott fehér ing időtlen darab bármelyik ruhatárban.
Her voice has an ageless quality that suits many genres.
Learner examples
This design is ageless.
Ez a dizájn időtlen.
The story feels ageless.
A történet időtlennek hat.
Common mistake:
Do not use it to mean 'very old'; it means 'not made old by time'.
Meaning
timeless, always relevant
Collocations
ageless charm
|ageless story
|ageless themes
|ageless design
|ageless style
|ageless values
|ageless message
|ageless quality
|ageless classic
|ageless appeal
Synonyms
timeless (The closest synonym; strongly implies lasting relevance.)
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enduring (Emphasizes continuing strength or popularity over time.)
Antonyms
dated (Feels old-fashioned in a negative way.)
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fleeting (Lasts only a short time.)
Themes
art_culture
|media
|style
Definition
Still good and liked even after many years.
Not affected by changes in fashion or time; continuing to be admired or valued for a long time.
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LITERARY
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örökkévaló
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időtlen
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Usage pattern:
the ageless [world/sea/gods]
The poem speaks of the ageless sea watching human lives come and go.
A vers az időtlen tengerről szól, amely nézi, ahogy emberi életek jönnek-mennek.
They pictured an ageless spirit guiding the travelers.
Egy örökkévaló szellemet képzeltek el, amely az utazókat vezeti.
In the story, an ageless power sleeps beneath the mountain.
Learner examples
The story describes an ageless spirit.
A történet egy örökkévaló szellemet ír le.
Meaning
eternal, beyond time
Collocations
ageless gods
|ageless spirit
|ageless universe
|ageless sea
|ageless sky
|ageless mountains
|ageless night
|ageless mystery
Synonyms
eternal (More direct and common in religious or poetic contexts.)
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immortal (Usually about living beings that do not die.)
Antonyms
mortal (Subject to death and the passage of time.)
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temporary (Lasting only for a limited time.)
Themes
religion
|philosophy
|literature
Definition
Existing forever; not changing with time.
Existing without beginning or end, or not limited by time; eternal.
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BUSINESS
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Usage pattern:
ageless [appeal/entertainment/brand]
The company markets the game as ageless entertainment for families.
A vállalat a játékot a családok számára minden korosztálynak szóló szórakozásként reklámozza.
The cartoon’s humor is surprisingly ageless, enjoyed by kids and adults alike.
A rajzfilm humora meglepően minden korosztály számára vonzó, gyerekek és felnőttek egyaránt élvezik.
They wanted an ageless brand image rather than one aimed at teenagers.
Learner examples
This show has ageless appeal.
Ez a műsor minden korosztály számára vonzó.
Common mistake:
Often overlaps with 'timeless'; here the focus is on audiences of different ages rather than time periods.
Meaning
not limited to one age
Collocations
ageless appeal
|ageless entertainment
|ageless fun
|ageless brand
|ageless product
|ageless fragrance
|ageless icon
Synonyms
universal (Broad appeal, not limited by age (or other differences).)
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all-ages (More direct and informal, often used in event descriptions.)
Antonyms
age-restricted (Limited to certain ages by rule or design.)
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adult-only (Specifically excludes children.)
Themes
marketing
|society
|media
Definition
Good for people of any age.
Not intended for or restricted to a particular age group; appealing to people of many ages.
Grammar
Dictionary form
ageless
IPA
GB/ˈeɪd͡ʒləs/
US/ˈeɪd͡ʒləs/
Syllables & stress
age - less (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (age)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: ageless
Word family
Expressions
ageless appeal
1/ˈeɪd͡ʒləs əpˈil/
fixed phrase
liked by any age
Many people of different ages like it.
Examples
- Simple folk songs can have ageless appeal.
- The park has ageless appeal for locals who grew up here and for newcomers.
- The brand tries to give its products ageless appeal.
Learner examples
- This game has ageless appeal.
ageless beauty
1/ˈeɪd͡ʒləs bjˈuti/
fixed phrase
beauty that doesn’t age
Beauty that still looks young after many years.
Examples
- Magazine profiles often describe her as an ageless beauty.
- He remembered his grandmother as an ageless beauty in old photographs.
- The film celebrates the idea of ageless beauty.
Learner examples
- She is an ageless beauty.
ageless classic
1/ˈeɪd͡ʒləs klˈæsɪk/
fixed phrase
a timeless classic
Something old that people still love now.
Examples
- Many consider the album an ageless classic.
- A trench coat is an ageless classic in cool weather.
- The restaurant keeps an ageless classic on the menu: roast chicken and potatoes.
Learner examples
- This book is an ageless classic.
ageless elegance
1/ˈeɪd͡ʒləs ˈɛləɡəns/
fixed phrase
formal
elegance that doesn’t fade
Elegance that stays beautiful for many years.
Examples
- The dancer moved with ageless elegance.
- The building’s ageless elegance has made it a city landmark.
- Her writing has an ageless elegance that feels effortless.
Learner examples
- She walked with ageless elegance.
ageless style
1/ˈeɪd͡ʒləs stˈaɪl/
fixed phrase
style that never looks dated
A style that looks good in any time.
Examples
- She prefers ageless style over seasonal trends.
- The room was decorated in an ageless style with neutral colors and clean lines.
- A well-cut blazer can give you ageless style.
Learner examples
- I like ageless style.
ageless wisdom
1/ˈeɪd͡ʒləs wˈɪzdəm/
fixed phrase
literary
wisdom that lasts forever
Advice that is always true and helpful.
Examples
- The proverb contains ageless wisdom about patience.
- She turned to the book for ageless wisdom rather than quick self-help tips.
- Grandparents often pass down ageless wisdom in simple stories.
Learner examples
- This proverb gives ageless wisdom.