What does "perennially" mean?

Year after year (literally: each year).

What is a synonym for "perennially"?

Common synonyms include: yearly, ad infinitum, again and again, always, annually, annually.

Perennially

adv

adv ·5 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1
Year after year (literally: each year).
2
Constantly; with frequent recurrence.
"Add to that a pair of black eyes with yellowish whites, a proud glance, gleaming teeth, and lips which were perennially pomaded and redolent of musk. As for her dress, it was invariably rich, effective, and chic, yet in good taste."

Adverb

1
in a perennial manner; repeatedly wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

yearly ad infinitum again and again always annually annually

Example

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"Add to that a pair of black eyes with yellowish whites, a proud glance, gleaming teeth, and lips which were perennially pomaded and redolent of musk. As for her dress, it was invariably rich, effective, and chic, yet in good taste."

Etymology

From perennial + -ly.

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