Perpetual (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing; "the ceaseless thunder of surf"; "in constant pain"; "night and day we live with the incessant noise of the city"; "the never-ending search for happiness"; "the perpetual struggle to maintain standards in a democracy"; "man's unceasing warfare with drought and isolation"; "unremitting demands of hunger".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The city's perpetual noise made it difficult for residents to get a good night's sleep.
- The team's perpetual struggle to win games had become a source of frustration for fans.
- The company's perpetual growth and expansion had made it a leader in its industry.
- The artist's perpetual quest for inspiration had taken her to some of the most remote parts of the world.
- The region's perpetual drought had made it difficult for farmers to maintain their crops.
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Meaning 2
Continuing forever or indefinitely; "the ageless themes of love and revenge"; "eternal truths"; "life everlasting"; "hell's perpetual fires"; "the unending bliss of heaven".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The city's perpetual motion is a source of inspiration for artists and writers.
- Her love for music is perpetual, and she spends hours every day practicing the piano.
- The perpetual snows of the mountain peaks glisten in the sunlight.
- In some cultures, it's believed that the soul experiences perpetual torment after death.
- The team's perpetual optimism despite their losses has earned them a loyal fan base.