Interminably is an adverb that describes the manner in which something seems to go on without end, often to the point of being tedious or frustrating. It suggests that an action or situation is continuing for an excessively long time, usually with no sign of stopping or resolving. It often implies a sense of weariness or impatience due to the endless nature of the event or process. In Indonesian, interminably can be translated as tanpa henti or terus-menerus.
Synonyms:
- Endlessly
- Infinitely
- Perpetually
- Ceaselessly
- Unceasingly
- Continuously
- Relentlessly
- Unendingly
- Without end
- For ages
- For eternity
- Unstoppably
- Never-endingly
- Continuously
Sentences Using “Interminably”:
- The meeting dragged on interminably, and no one seemed to make any progress.
- She sat there, staring interminably at the clock, waiting for the train to arrive.
- The rain fell interminably, soaking everything in its path.
- He spoke interminably about the same topic, and everyone lost interest.
- The long road trip seemed to stretch on interminably, with no end in sight.
- They waited interminably for their turn at the customer service desk.
- The lecturer droned on interminably, and I found it hard to stay awake.
- The film seemed to go on interminably, and I kept checking the time.
- They argued interminably about which restaurant to go to for dinner.
- The children complained interminably about being bored during the long car ride.
Related Words:
- Endlessly
- Unceasingly
- Perpetually
- Relentlessly
- Ceaselessly
- Continuously
- Never-endingly
- Without end
- Unyieldingly
- Constantly
- Unbrokenly
- Forever
- Eternally
- Tirelessly
- Repeatedly
Phrasal Verbs Related to “Interminably”:
- Go on forever (to continue without an end, like something that feels interminable)
- Drag on (to continue for longer than necessary, making it feel interminable)
- Stretch out (to make something last longer than it should, giving it an interminable feel)
- Carry on (to continue, especially when it feels like it’s going on forever)
- Keep going (to persist, often in a way that seems never-ending)
- Linger on (to remain in place or continue longer than expected, making it feel interminable)
- Run on (to continue longer than needed, often making it seem endless)
- Hold out (to continue or persist for a long period, sometimes making a situation feel interminable)
- Press on (to keep going in a situation that feels long or tiresome)
- Drag out (to extend a situation unnecessarily, causing it to feel interminable)
Idiomatic Expressions Related to “Interminably”:
- Time stands still (to feel as though time is passing slowly or dragging on endlessly)
- A never-ending story (something that continues without end, often with a feeling of exhaustion)
- At the end of my rope (to feel like you’ve reached your limit after something has gone on interminably)
- The endless grind (a task or situation that feels like it never stops, like an interminable cycle)
- Bored to tears (to be so bored because of something that is interminable)
- Running out of steam (to lose energy or enthusiasm during something that feels interminable)
- Stuck in a loop (to feel trapped in a situation that repeats endlessly, like something interminable)
- Treading water (to feel like you’re making no progress in a situation that seems interminable)
- In for the long haul (to be involved in something that seems to last forever)
- Living in the moment (trying to enjoy a situation despite it feeling interminable)
