PERENNIAL: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for PERENNIAL?

Need another word that means the same as “perennial”? Find 20 synonyms and 30 related words for “perennial” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Perennial” are: recurrent, repeated, everlasting, perpetual, eternal, continuing, unending, never-ending, endless, undying, ceaseless, abiding, enduring, lasting, persisting, permanent, constant, continual, unfailing, unchanging

Perennial as an Adjective

Definitions of "Perennial" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “perennial” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• (of a stream or spring) flowing throughout the year.
• Apparently permanently engaged in a specified role or way of life.
• Lasting an indefinitely long time; suggesting self-renewal.
• Lasting three seasons or more.
• Recurring again and again.
• Lasting or existing for a long or apparently infinite time; enduring or continually recurring.
• (of a plant) living for several years.

Synonyms of "Perennial" as an adjective (20 Words)

abiding	Unceasing. He had an abiding respect for her.
ceaseless	Constant and unending. The fort was subjected to ceaseless bombardment.
constant	Uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing. In constant pain.
continual	Continual meaning seemingly uninterrupted is often used interchangeably with continuous meaning without interruption. The continual banging of the shutters.
continuing	Remaining in force or being carried on without letup. A continuing controversy.
endless	Having no known beginning and presumably no end. Time is endless.
enduring	Unceasing. He formed a number of enduring relationships with women.
eternal	(of truths, values, or questions) valid for all time; essentially unchanging. To his eternal credit he maintained his dignity throughout.
everlasting	Without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers. An everlasting reminder of this evening.
lasting	Lasting a long time without change. They left a lasting impression.
never-ending	Uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing.
permanent	Continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place. He s in a permanent state of rage.
perpetual	Never ending or changing. He grows perpetual flowering carnations.
persisting	Relentless and indefatigable in pursuit or as if in pursuit.
recurrent	Recurring again and again. She had a recurrent dream about falling.
repeated	Done or occurring again several times in the same way. There were repeated attempts to negotiate.
unchanging	Not changing; remaining the same. The party stood for unchanging principles.
undying	(especially of an emotion) lasting forever. Promises of undying love.
unending	Continuing forever or indefinitely. The unending bliss of heaven.
unfailing	Always able to supply more. Unfailing loyalty.

Usage Examples of "Perennial" as an adjective

• The common buttercup is a popular perennial plant.
• Perennial manifestations of urban crisis.
• Cow parsley is perennial.
• His perennial distrust of the media.
• Perennial efforts to stipulate the requirements.
• Perennial happiness.
• He's a perennial student.
• Spring streams rise from perennial springs.

Associations of "Perennial" (30 Words)

again	Used to introduce a further point for consideration, supporting or contrasting with what has just been said. The wages were low but they made half as much again in tips.
almanac	A handbook, typically published annually, containing information of general interest or on a sport or pastime.
annual	An annual plant. An annual trip to Paris.
annually	Once a year; every year. Sales are increasing by about 17 annually.
biannual	Occurring or payable twice each year. The biannual meeting of the planning committee.
biennial	A biennial plant. Parsnips and carrots are biennial plants often grown as annuals.
ceaseless	Constant and unending. The fort was subjected to ceaseless bombardment.
constant	Uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing. The condition of struggle remained a constant.
continual	Continual meaning seemingly uninterrupted is often used interchangeably with continuous meaning without interruption. Continual is often used interchangeably with continuous.
continuous	Continuing in time or space without interruption- James Jeans. A continuous row of warehouses.
daily	Relating to the period of a single day. The museum is open daily.
every	Each and all of a series of entities or intervals as specified. Every party is welcome.
frequent	Be a regular or frequent visitor to a certain place. Pubs frequented by soldiers.
incessant	(of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption. The incessant beat of the music.
occasionally	Now and then or here and there. We met up occasionally for a drink.
oft	Many times at short intervals. An oft quoted tenet.
perennially	In a perennial manner; repeatedly. Perennially popular destinations like Rome.
periodic	Relating to the periodic table of the elements. The periodic appearance of the seventeen year locust.
periodical	A publication that appears at fixed intervals. Britain s best periodical art magazine.
periodically	From time to time; occasionally. The lamps were periodically switched on and off at 30 minute intervals.
recurrence	Happening again (especially at regular intervals. A drug used to prevent the recurrence of breast cancer.
recurrent	Recurring again and again. She had a recurrent dream about falling.
recurring	(of a thought, image, or memory) repeatedly coming back to a person’s mind. They are haunted by a recurring image of their daughter on the night she died.
regular	A regular member of the armed forces. A regular morass of details.
regularity	The state or quality of being regular. He was famous for the regularity of his habits.
regularly	In a regular manner. Make a point of regularly consulting the noticeboard.
repeated	Done or occurring again several times in the same way. There were repeated attempts to negotiate.
triennial	A visitation of an Anglican diocese by its bishop every three years. The triennial meeting of the Association.
weekly	Without missing a week. Weekly paper.
yearly	Once a year or every year. Rent was paid yearly.