abiding
Staying through time
Abiding describes something that endures or remains constant over time: an abiding love, an abiding interest in history.
The word carries a sense of deep permanence—abiding feelings or beliefs aren't fleeting but fundamental to who someone is.
Her abiding commitment to justice shaped her entire career.
Continuing through time
- permanentFixed without end
- eternalLasting without end
- timelessUnaffected by eras
- perpetualLasting without interruption
everlasting · persistent · durable · steadfast · unchanging · immutable · constant · perennial
Firm in allegiance
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
- dedicatedWholly committed to something
- trueAccurate or loyal
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
committed · unwavering · allegiant · trustworthy · reliable · staunch · firm · constant
Following commands willingly
- respectfulShowing proper regard
- dutifulMotivated by obligation
- conformingMeeting accepted standards
- rule-followingAdhering to regulations
submissive · deferential · acquiescent · amenable · tractable · docile · disciplined · orderly
lasting
Continuing through time
perpetual · everlasting · persistent · durable · steadfast · unchanging · immutable · constant · perennial · ageless
loyal
Firm in allegiance
steadfast · committed · unwavering · allegiant · trustworthy · reliable · staunch · firm · constant · true-blue
obedient
Following commands willingly
- respectfulShowing proper regard
- dutifulMotivated by obligation
- conformingMeeting accepted standards
rule-following · submissive · deferential · acquiescent · amenable · tractable · docile · disciplined · orderly · biddable
- time wordsminute, hour, day, now, soon
- Timeless thingsclassic, eternal, ageless, enduring, immortal
- Christian spiritualitysanctification, holiness, spiritual growth, spiritual maturity, Holy Spirit
- complianceaudit, obeying, policy, compliance officer, regulation
- staying putwait, staying, linger, waiting, remain
- durabilitytoughness, durable, sturdiness, robustness, sturdy
abidingfleeting
Passing very quickly
transient · temporary · ephemeral · short-lived · momentary
abidingfickle
Erratically disloyal in affection
changeable · capricious · inconstant · unsteady · mercurial
- abiding byFollowing rules or agreements
- law abiding citizen
abide, forbidding, bide, biding, abodes, abides, abided, bided, bides