lifelong
word
Definition
Lasting for the whole of a person's life, or existing or continuing through someone's entire life.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used to describe relationships, passions, habits, and commitments that last an entire life; e.g., 'lifelong friend,' 'lifelong learner.' Slightly formal or descriptive; rarely used about inanimate objects.
Spanish: de toda la vida - permanentePortuguese (BR): vitalício - para toda a vidaPortuguese (PT): vitalício - para toda a vidaChinese (Simplified): 终身的 - 终生的Chinese (Traditional): 終身的 - 終生的Hindi: आजीवन - जीवनभर काArabic: مدى الحياة - دائمBengali: আজীবনRussian: пожизненный - на всю жизньJapanese: 生涯の - 一生のVietnamese: suốt đờiKorean: 평생의Turkish: ömür boyu - hayat boyuUrdu: ہمیشہ کے لیے - عمر بھر کاIndonesian: seumur hidup
Example Sentences
They have been lifelong friends.
basic
He is a lifelong learner.
basic
She has a lifelong passion for music.
basic
She’s dedicated to lifelong learning and always takes new courses.
natural
Moving to another country was his lifelong dream come true.
natural
My grandfather was a lifelong supporter of the same football team.
natural