Synonyms of lasting

49 similar words · 11 opposite words

Another word for lasting is abiding. Other synonyms of lasting are durable, eternal, everlasting, ageful and agelong.

Synonyms and similar words for lasting

abidingContinuing or persisting in the same state: lasting, enduring; steadfast.
durableAble to resist wear or decay; lasting; enduring.

eternalLasting forever; unending.
everlastingLasting or enduring forever; endless, eternal.
ageful
agelongLasting throughout all time; eternal.
amaranthine
celestial
endless
enduringLong-lasting without significant alteration; continuing through time in the same relative state.
evergreen figuratively
foreverPermanent, lasting; constant, perpetual.
heavenlyOf or pertaining to Heaven, the eternal celestial abode of God or the gods.
imperishableNot perishable; not subject to decay; enduring permanently.
never-endingHaving no end or being endless.
perennial figurativelyContinuing without cessation or intermission for several years, or for an undetermined or infinite period; never-ending...
permanentLasting for an indefinitely long time.
perpetualLasting forever, or for an indefinitely long time.
perpetuatePerpetual, or made perpetual; continued for an indefinite time.
persistentLasting past maturity without falling off.
sempiternal
timeless
unendingNot ending; having no end; eternal.
undeadly
undyingPermanent; never-ending; infinite.
eterne obsoleteEternal.
everduring obsoleteEverlasting.
eviternal obsoleteEternal; everlasting.
indesinent obsoletePerpetual; eternal.

chronic
diuturnalDurable, long-lasting.
standingNot transitory; not liable to fade or vanish; lasting.
durativeLong-lasting.
endurableCapable of enduring; likely to endure; durable.
extending
hard-wearingAble to withstand a significant amount of usage without physical deterioration; durable.
long-drawn-outProtracted, extending for a great period of time.
long-lastingPersisting or enduring for a long time.
long-lived
perdurableVery durable; long-lasting.
prolongedLengthy in duration; extended; protracted.
protractedLasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.
continuate obsoleteContinuous; uninterrupted; continued without break or interruption.
longevitous rareLong-lived; having longevity.
longevous rareLong-lasting, especially of life.
longsome archaic, dialectalMarked or characterised by longness or length; lengthy; long-lasting; protracted.

consumable
ephemeralLasting for a short period of time.
fleeting
nondurableProviding useful services for only one period, especially a year.
perishableLiable to perish, especially naturally subject to quick decomposition or decay.
short-lived
transient
transitoryLasting only a short time; temporary.
undurableNot durable.
unlastingNot lasting.
dureless obsoleteNot lasting.

adjective Persisting for an extended period of time.
adjective Persisting forever.
noun In full lasting cloth: a durable, plain woven fabric formerly used for making clothes and for the uppers of women's shoes.

What is another word for lasting?: Lasting has 49 synonyms on Word.ws, such as abiding, durable, eternal, everlasting, ageful, agelong, amaranthine and celestial.
What is the opposite of lasting?: The opposite of lasting is ephemeral. Other antonyms of lasting are transitory, perishable, consumable, fleeting and nondurable.
What does lasting mean?: Lasting means persisting for an extended period of time.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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