Endless — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈen(d)-ləs/ end·less

Meaning & Definition of Endless

Endless (adjective)

  1. being or seeming to be without end
  2. extremely numerous
  3. joined at the ends

Endless (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. being or seeming to be without limits

    "from the promontory visitors can look out over an endless sea"

    similar: bottomless, boundless, fathomless, horizonless, illimitable, immeasurable, immensurable, indefinite, infinite, limitless, measureless, unbounded, unfathomable, unlimited
    related: abysmal, countless, incalculable, incomputable, inestimable, innumerable, unmeasured, exhaustless, inexhaustible, extensive, far-flung, immense, vast
    opposite: bounded, circumscribed, confined, definite, finite, limited, restricted
    near: fathomable, measurable, depthless, shallow, superficial

  2. lasting forever

    "the endless roar is what I remember most about Niagara Falls"

    similar: ceaseless, dateless, deathless, eternal, everlasting, immortal, permanent, perpetual, undying, unending
    related: durable, enduring, lasting, long-lived, persistent, stubborn, imperishable, indefeasible, indefectible, indelible, indestructible, indissoluble, inexpungible, timeless, abiding, stable, standing, steadfast, steady, unfailing, unfaltering, continual, continuing, continuous, incessant, unbroken, unceasing, uninterrupted, unremitting
    opposite: impermanent, mortal, temporary, transient
    near: ephemeral, evanescent, fleeting, fugacious, fugitive, momentary, passing, short-lived, transitory, interim, provisional, short-term

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Endless

The most common words with a similar meaning to Endless:

bottomless, boundless, fathomless, horizonless, illimitable, immeasurable, immensurable, indefinite, infinite, limitless, measureless, unbounded, unfathomable, unlimited, ceaseless, dateless, deathless, eternal, everlasting, immortal, permanent, perpetual, undying, unending

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Endless

Words with the opposite meaning of Endless:

bounded, circumscribed, confined, definite, finite, limited, restricted, impermanent, mortal, temporary, transient

Related Words for Endless

abysmal, countless, incalculable, incomputable, inestimable, innumerable, unmeasured, exhaustless, inexhaustible, extensive, far-flung, immense, vast, durable, enduring, lasting, long-lived, persistent, stubborn, imperishable, indefeasible, indefectible, indelible, indestructible, indissoluble, inexpungible, timeless, abiding, stable, standing

Near Antonyms of Endless

fathomable, measurable, depthless, shallow, superficial, ephemeral, evanescent, fleeting, fugacious, fugitive, momentary, passing, short-lived, transitory, interim, provisional, short-term

Word Forms of Endless

Derived words: endlessly (adverb), endlessness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Endless

First known use: before 12th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Endless

Frequently Asked Questions about Endless

What does "Endless" mean?

"Endless" means being or seeming to be without end. As an adjective, it is defined as: being or seeming to be without end. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Endless"?

Other words for "Endless" include bottomless, boundless, fathomless, horizonless, illimitable, immeasurable, immensurable and indefinite. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Endless" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Endless"?

There are 66 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Endless". Common alternatives include bottomless, boundless, fathomless, horizonless, illimitable, immeasurable, immensurable, indefinite, infinite and limitless.

What is the opposite of "Endless"?

Antonyms of "Endless" include bounded, circumscribed, confined, definite, finite, limited, restricted and impermanent. Near antonyms include fathomable, measurable, depthless and shallow.

How do you use "Endless" in a sentence?

Examples of "Endless" in a sentence: "from the promontory visitors can look out over an endless sea"; "the endless roar is what I remember most about Niagara Falls".

Is "Endless" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Endless" is an adjective.

Is "Endless" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Endless" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Endless"?

"Endless" is pronounced /ˈen(d)-ləs/ and divided into syllables as end·less.