lasting

Definition

  • noun: long life
  • adjective: existing or continuing for a long time
  • adjective: existing or continuing a long while
  • synonyms: enduring, perpetual, permanent

Examples

  • a book that has 'long-lasting' [='lasting, enduring'] significance

  • The trip had a 'long-lasting' effect on me.

  • The trip had a 'lasting' effect on her.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Not earth to give me food, nor heaven light, rest and repose lock me from day and night Each instrument that fouls the face of joy meet what Both here and hence pursue me lasting strife if once a widow ever I be wife If she should break it now Tis deeply sworn. Sweet, leave me here a while (..)
    2015 Hamlet
  • (..) I see Prince Hamlet makes a show of love. Beware, Ophelia, do not trust his vows Hold it but a fashion and a toy in blood, a violet in the spring of primy nature Fleeting, not permanent, sweet, not lasting, the suppliance of the moment, no more - No more but so? - Think it no more (..)
    2015 Hamlet