any of various plants of various genera of the family Compositae having flowers that can be dried without loss of form or color
"The florist arranged a bouquet of everlasting flowers, noting how their vibrant colors and shapes remained perfect even after being dried for months."
An everlasting flower.
"The gardener admired how the everlasting flower retained its bright color even after weeks in the dry heat."
without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers
"an arrant fool"
"a complete coward"
"a consummate fool"
"a double-dyed villain"
"gross negligence"
"a perfect idiot"
"pure folly"
"what a sodding mess"
"stark staring mad"
"a thorough nuisance"
"a thoroughgoing villain"
"utter nonsense"
"the unadulterated truth"
Lasting or enduring forever; existing or continuing without end
"Many people believe that true love is everlasting, hoping their bond will last through every season of life until the very end of time."
Extremely.
"I have an everlasting admiration for her dedication to the community."