Anglų

timeless

gb/tˈaɪmləs/ us/tˈaɪmləs/
B2 Anglų
Reikšmės
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adjective B2 property
1

always attractive and in style

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

Vartosenos šablonas: [a timeless + noun] ; [something] is timeless
Dažna klaida:
Do not confuse with time-related words like timely (at the right time) or time-consuming (taking a lot of time).
Sinonimai
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.)
Antonimai
dated (Clearly from the past and no longer fashionable or suitable.) | trendy (Popular now but likely to go out of fashion soon.)
Kolokacijos
timeless style |timeless design |timeless elegance |timeless look |timeless fashion |timeless appeal |timeless quality |timeless beauty |timeless song |timeless story
Temos
fashion |arts |design |everyday_life
Pavyzdžiai
  • 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
  • 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.

Vartosenos šablonas: [a timeless + setting/place/atmosphere]
Dažna klaida:
Timeless does not mean modern; it often means you cannot tell what time period it is from.
Sinonimai
ageless (Often suggests a youthful or unchanging appearance as well.) | unplaceable (Emphasizes that you cannot identify the time period.)
Antonimai
period-specific (Strongly associated with a particular era.) | contemporary (Clearly belonging to the present time.)
Kolokacijos
timeless setting |timeless atmosphere |timeless landscape |timeless village |timeless feel |timeless quality |timeless imagery |timeless backdrop |timeless scene |timeless tone
Temos
arts |history |literature |travel
Pavyzdžiai
  • 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
  • The story has a timeless setting.
adjective formal C1 property
3

eternal; existing outside time

If something is timeless, it lasts forever.

Vartosenos šablonas: [timeless + truth/law/being]
Dažna klaida:
In this sense, timeless is not about fashion; it means eternal or beyond time.
Sinonimai
eternal (The most direct synonym; strongly suggests no end.) | everlasting (Often used in religious or poetic contexts.)
Antonimai
temporary (Lasting only for a limited time.) | mortal (Able to die; not eternal.)
Kolokacijos
timeless truth |timeless wisdom |timeless principles |timeless laws |timeless realm |timeless being |timeless existence |timeless eternity |timeless spirit |timeless values
Temos
religion |philosophy |literature
Pavyzdžiai
  • 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
  • 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.

Vartosenos šablonas: [a timeless + moment/space/silence]
Dažna klaida:
This use describes a feeling or atmosphere, not something that is always fashionable.
Sinonimai
suspended (Suggests something is temporarily stopped or held.) | frozen (Suggests time or movement seems stopped; more vivid and metaphorical.)
Antonimai
hurried (Suggests time feels fast and pressured.) | time-bound (Explicitly limited or controlled by time.)
Kolokacijos
a timeless moment |timeless silence |timeless calm |a timeless space |timeless stillness |a timeless pause |timeless atmosphere |timeless haze |timeless trance |timeless quiet
Temos
emotions |arts |mind
Pavyzdžiai
  • 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
  • It was a timeless moment.
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timeless
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a timeless classic

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/ə tˈaɪmləs klˈæsɪk/
fixed phrase

work loved across generations

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

Pavyzdžiai
  • 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

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/tˈaɪmləs əpˈil/
fixed phrase

lasting popularity over time

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

Pavyzdžiai
  • 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

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/tˈaɪmləs bjˈuti/
fixed phrase

beauty that never fades

Timeless beauty means beauty that stays beautiful over time.

Pavyzdžiai
  • 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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