perennial

adjective
UK: /pəˈren.i.əl/
US: /pəˈren.i.əl/

  1. Lasting for a long time, or happening repeatedly.

    1. Her perennial beauty is admired by all who know her.
    2. The company faces the perennial problem of rising costs and decreasing profits.

  2. Existing or continuing for many years.

    1. Poverty is a perennial issue in many developing countries.
    2. He remains a perennial source of inspiration for young artists around the world.

Synonyms

enduring everlasting lasting recurring persistent eternal
perennial noun

  1. A plant that lives for more than two years.

    1. These perennials come back every spring.
    2. She planted perennials to ensure a colorful garden year after year.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "perennial" in English means: Lasting for a long time, or happening repeatedly., Existing or continuing for many years..

The phonetic transcription of "perennial" is /pəˈren.i.əl/ in British English and /pəˈren.i.əl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "perennial": enduring, everlasting, lasting, recurring, persistent, eternal.

Example usage of "perennial": "Her perennial beauty is admired by all who know her.". More examples on the page.