adj
abiding
uh-BEYE-dihng
adj
1
Lasting for a long time; enduring; not fading.
"She has an abiding love of classical music."
"His childhood left him with an abiding distrust of authority."
How to Use Abiding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that stays with you permanently — a feeling, belief, or interest that doesn't go away.
When to use it
Fairly formal/literary; common in writing about feelings, beliefs, or memories.
Common pairings
abiding love
abiding interest
abiding memory
Word Forms
more abiding comparative, abidings plural, most abiding superlative
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Etymology
From the present participle of abide.