Interminably Meaning in English
word · lemma: interminable
ˈɪntɝmɪˌnæbɫi/, /ˌɪnˈtɝmɪnəbɫi
in-TUR-muh-nab-lee
ɪntˈɜːmɪnəbli
in-TUR-muh-nuh-blee
Definition
In a way that seems to go on forever; without an end in sight.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and literary; often expresses frustration or boredom ("interminably long speech"). Sometimes intensifies the sense of time dragging on. Not used in casual conversation.
Spanish: interminablementePortuguese (BR): interminavelmentePortuguese (PT): interminavelmenteChinese (Simplified): 没完没了地Chinese (Traditional): 沒完沒了地Hindi: अनंतकाल तक - अंतहीन रूप सेArabic: بلا نهاية - إلى ما لا نهايةBengali: অন্তহীনভাবে - নিরন্তরভাবেRussian: бесконечно - беспрестанноJapanese: 果てしなく - 終わりなくVietnamese: dài dằng dặc - không hồi kếtKorean: 끝도 없이 - 끊임없이Turkish: sonsuzca - bitmek bilmedenUrdu: لامتناہی طور پر - بلا انتہاIndonesian: tanpa henti - tiada akhir
Example Sentences
The meeting went on interminably.
basic
He talked interminably about his new car.
basic
The movie seemed to drag on interminably.
basic
She waited interminably at the airport for her delayed flight.
natural
The line moved interminably, and everyone was growing impatient.
natural
"This story goes on interminably," she sighed with a smile.
natural