The difference between Eternal and Timeless

When used as adjectives, eternal means lasting forever, whereas timeless means eternal.

Eternal is also noun with the meaning: one who lives forever.

check bellow for the other definitions of Eternal and Timeless

  1. Eternal as an adjective:

    Lasting forever; unending.

  2. Eternal as an adjective (philosophy):

    existing outside time; as opposed to sempiternal, existing within time but everlastingly

  3. Eternal as an adjective (dated):

    Exceedingly great or bad; used as an intensifier.

    Examples:

    "some eternal villain"

  1. Eternal as a noun:

    One who lives forever; an immortal.

  1. Timeless as an adjective:

    Eternal.

  2. Timeless as an adjective:

    Not affected by time; ageless.

  3. Timeless as an adjective (obsolete):

    Done at an improper time; unseasonable; untimely.

  4. Timeless as an adjective:

    Not decreasing over time in quality and appeal.

    Examples:

    "The cave carvings have a timeless beauty."

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