영어

timeless

gb/tˈaɪmləs/ us/tˈaɪmləs/
B2 영어
의미
의미 0개
adjective B2 property
1

always attractive and in style

If something is timeless, people will like it for a long time.

사용 패턴: [a timeless + noun] ; [something] is timeless
자주 하는 실수:
Do not confuse with time-related words like timely (at the right time) or time-consuming (taking a lot of time).
유의어
classic (Often implies long-standing approval and a recognized standard.) | enduring (Emphasizes lasting popularity or value over time.) | evergreen (Often used for content that stays useful or popular.)
반의어
dated (Clearly from the past and no longer fashionable or suitable.) | trendy (Popular now but likely to go out of fashion soon.)
연어
timeless style |timeless design |timeless elegance |timeless look |timeless fashion |timeless appeal |timeless quality |timeless beauty |timeless song |timeless story
주제
fashion |arts |design |everyday_life
예문
  • A plain white shirt is a timeless wardrobe staple.
  • Her writing has a timeless quality that still feels fresh.
  • The watch is simple, elegant, and timeless.
학습자용 예문
  • This coat is timeless.
  • The movie feels timeless.
adjective C1 property
2

not tied to any era

If something is timeless, it does not look or feel like it belongs to one particular time in history.

사용 패턴: [a timeless + setting/place/atmosphere]
자주 하는 실수:
Timeless does not mean modern; it often means you cannot tell what time period it is from.
유의어
ageless (Often suggests a youthful or unchanging appearance as well.) | unplaceable (Emphasizes that you cannot identify the time period.)
반의어
period-specific (Strongly associated with a particular era.) | contemporary (Clearly belonging to the present time.)
연어
timeless setting |timeless atmosphere |timeless landscape |timeless village |timeless feel |timeless quality |timeless imagery |timeless backdrop |timeless scene |timeless tone
주제
arts |history |literature |travel
예문
  • The film’s timeless setting makes it feel like a fairy tale.
  • With its simple lines and neutral colors, the room looks timeless.
  • The photos have a timeless feel—you can’t tell what decade they’re from.
학습자용 예문
  • The story has a timeless setting.
adjective formal C1 property
3

eternal; existing outside time

If something is timeless, it lasts forever.

사용 패턴: [timeless + truth/law/being]
자주 하는 실수:
In this sense, timeless is not about fashion; it means eternal or beyond time.
유의어
eternal (The most direct synonym; strongly suggests no end.) | everlasting (Often used in religious or poetic contexts.)
반의어
temporary (Lasting only for a limited time.) | mortal (Able to die; not eternal.)
연어
timeless truth |timeless wisdom |timeless principles |timeless laws |timeless realm |timeless being |timeless existence |timeless eternity |timeless spirit |timeless values
주제
religion |philosophy |literature
예문
  • Some philosophers argue that moral truths are timeless.
  • The poem speaks of a timeless love that survives death.
  • In many religions, God is described as timeless.
학습자용 예문
  • They believed the soul is timeless.
adjective literary C1 state
4

feeling as if time stops

If something feels timeless, it feels like time is not moving in the usual way.

사용 패턴: [a timeless + moment/space/silence]
자주 하는 실수:
This use describes a feeling or atmosphere, not something that is always fashionable.
유의어
suspended (Suggests something is temporarily stopped or held.) | frozen (Suggests time or movement seems stopped; more vivid and metaphorical.)
반의어
hurried (Suggests time feels fast and pressured.) | time-bound (Explicitly limited or controlled by time.)
연어
a timeless moment |timeless silence |timeless calm |a timeless space |timeless stillness |a timeless pause |timeless atmosphere |timeless haze |timeless trance |timeless quiet
주제
emotions |arts |mind
예문
  • For a few seconds after the news, the room felt timeless.
  • They sat together in a timeless silence, listening to the rain.
  • The music created a timeless space where everyone forgot the hour.
학습자용 예문
  • It was a timeless moment.
문법
기본형
timeless
IPA
GB/tˈaɪmləs/
US/tˈaɪmləs/
음절 및 강세
time - less (2음절)
Stress on 1st syllable (time)
활용형
Adjective
  • Base: timeless
표현

a timeless classic

1
/ə tˈaɪmləs klˈæsɪk/
fixed phrase

work loved across generations

A timeless classic is something people love even many years later.

예문
  • Many people consider the album a timeless classic.
  • It’s a timeless classic that still works for new audiences.
  • The novel became a timeless classic of children’s literature.

timeless appeal

1
/tˈaɪmləs əpˈil/
fixed phrase

lasting popularity over time

Timeless appeal means people keep liking something for a long time.

예문
  • The brand trades on the timeless appeal of simple craftsmanship.
  • Fairy tales have a timeless appeal for both children and adults.
  • The recipe’s timeless appeal is its mix of comfort and simplicity.

timeless beauty

1
/tˈaɪmləs bjˈuti/
fixed phrase

beauty that never fades

Timeless beauty means beauty that stays beautiful over time.

예문
  • The actor was remembered for her timeless beauty.
  • The building’s timeless beauty comes from its simple proportions.
  • The photographer tried to capture a sense of timeless beauty in the portrait.

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