semper
Forever in Latin
Semper is Latin for "always" or "ever," appearing in English primarily through mottos and phrases borrowed from Latin.
The most familiar is *semper fidelis* ("always faithful"), the U.S.
Marine Corps motto, often shortened to *semper fi*: The veterans greeted each other with a semper fi.
Other examples include *semper paratus* ("always ready") and the botanical *sempervirens* ("always green," i.e., evergreen).
Consistently loyal and true
- loyalFirm in allegiance
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- resoluteFixed in purpose
steadfast · true · committed · dedicated · unswerving · unfaltering · unflinching · staunch
Lasting without end
- everlastingLasting for all time
- endlessWithout termination or boundary
- unendingLacking any terminus
- perpetualLasting without interruption
timeless · infinite · perennial · abiding · interminable · ageless · indestructible · immortal
Courage in danger
- dutyRequired moral task
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
- courageFortitude facing danger
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
sacrifice · patriotism · integrity · bravery · camaraderie · discipline · service · esprit de corps
faithful
Consistently loyal and true
- loyalFirm in allegiance
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
resolute · steadfast · true · committed · dedicated · unswerving · unfaltering · unflinching · staunch · constant
eternal
Lasting without end
- everlastingLasting for all time
- endlessWithout termination or boundary
- unendingLacking any terminus
perpetual · timeless · infinite · perennial · abiding · interminable · ageless · indestructible · immortal · lasting
valor
Courage in danger
commitment · sacrifice · patriotism · integrity · bravery · camaraderie · discipline · service · esprit de corps · veteran
semperonce
At one time
momentarily · briefly · temporarily · for a moment · fleetingly
- Semper FidelisLatin for eternal loyalty
- sic semper tyrannisLatin curse against despots