Synonyms for enduring
- adjective
Most common
permanent lasting perennial abiding long-suffering sustained indefectible
All synonyms
Adjective
1. Lasting
lasting, abiding, permanent, perennial, perpetual, strong, eternal, prolonged, stable, imperishable, immortal, stubborn, sure, unfading, diuturnal, perdurable, persistent, indestructible, immutable
Other
sustained, patient, long-suffering, hardy, passive, stout, indefectible
Definitions
- adj. 1
Long-lasting without significant alteration; continuing through time in the same relative state.
an enduring belief in democracy
Choose the right word
Enduring is a higher word, applied to that which resists both time and change; as, enduring fame.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- permanent It is difficult to find a well paid permanent job.
- lasting We're counting on it lasting longer than a minute.
- perennial Bushfires are a perennial menace in Australia.
- abiding Law-abiding citizens have nothing to worry about.
- sustained Such drastic economic growth cannot be sustained.
By length
- 4 letters
- sure1
- 5 letters
- hardy2, stout1
- 6 letters
- strong1, stable2
- 7 letters
- patient2, lasting2, eternal3, passive2, abiding3
- 8 letters
- immortal3, stubborn2, unfading
- 9 letters
- permanent3, sustained2, prolonged2, perpetual4, perennial4, immutable4, diuturnal
- 10 letters
- persistent3, perdurable
- 12 letters
- imperishable, indefectible
- 14 letters
- indestructible5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (hardy2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- endurant