Meaning & use

immortal

adjective·Advanced

Living or lasting forever; not subject to death or destruction.

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In the myth, the gods were immortal and never aged.

The author's novels made her name immortal in literary history.

A note on using this word

Immortal is often used figuratively, as with immortal fame, to mean something that will be remembered forever.

Words with a similar meaning

eternalundying

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Another way to use it

2. noun

A being that lives forever, especially in mythology.

The Greek myths describe battles between immortals and mortal heroes.

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