Pronunciation: ˌ e-v ə r- ' las-ti ŋ
Function: adjective
Date: 13th century
1 : lasting or enduring through all time : ETERNAL
2 a (1) : continuing for a long time or indefinitely (2) : having or being flowers or foliage that retain form or color for a long time when dried b : tediously persistent <the everlasting sympathy-seeker who demands attention ― H. A. Overstreet>
3 : wearing indefinitely < everlasting twill pants>
– ev · er · last · ing · ly \ -ti ŋ -l ē \ adverb
– ev · er · last · ing · ness noun