Ceaselessly: meaning, definitions and examples

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ceaselessly

 

[ ˈsiːsləsli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

without stopping

In a ceaseless manner; without stopping or pausing.

Synonyms

continuously, endlessly, unceasingly

Examples of usage

  • The rain fell ceaselessly throughout the night.
  • She worked ceaselessly to achieve her goals.
Context #2 | Adverb

incessantly

In a way that is unending or seemingly without pause.

Synonyms

incessantly, relentlessly, uninterruptedly

Examples of usage

  • He chattered ceaselessly, never giving anyone else a chance to speak.
  • The fans cheered ceaselessly for their team.

Translations

Translations of the word "ceaselessly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 incessantemente

🇮🇳 निरंतर

🇩🇪 unaufhörlich

🇮🇩 tanpa henti

🇺🇦 безперервно

🇵🇱 nieustannie

🇯🇵 絶え間なく (taemanaku)

🇫🇷 sans cesse

🇪🇸 sin cesar

🇹🇷 aralıksız

🇰🇷 끊임없이 (kkeun-im-eobs-i)

🇸🇦 بلا انقطاع

🇨🇿 nepřetržitě

🇸🇰 neprestajne

🇨🇳 不停地 (bù tíng de)

🇸🇮 neprestano

🇮🇸 stöðugt

🇰🇿 тоқтаусыз

🇬🇪 უწყვეტლივ

🇦🇿 dayanmadan

🇲🇽 sin cesar

Etymology

The word 'ceaselessly' is derived from the verb 'cease', which comes from the Old French word 'cesser' and the Latin word 'cessare', meaning 'to stop or give up'. The adverb 'ceaselessly' emphasizes the continuous and unending nature of an action or state. It has been used in English language to convey the idea of something happening without interruption or pause.

See also: cease, ceaseless, ceaselessness, deceased, unceasing, unceasingly.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,531, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.