immortal
word
/ˌɪˈmɔɹtəɫ/
i-MOR-tuhl
/ɪmˈɔːtəl/
i-MAW-tuhl
Definition
Someone or something that cannot die or will live forever. It can also describe something that is remembered and admired for all time.
Usage & Nuances
'Immortal' is formal and often used in stories, mythology, religion, or to describe legendary individuals or works of art. Opposite of 'mortal'. In a figurative sense, it means something will never be forgotten.
Spanish: inmortalPortuguese (BR): imortalPortuguese (PT): imortalChinese (Simplified): 不朽的 - 永生的Chinese (Traditional): 不朽的 - 永生的Hindi: अमरArabic: خالد - لا يموتBengali: অমরRussian: бессмертныйJapanese: 不死 - 不朽Vietnamese: bất tửKorean: 불멸의 - 불사의Turkish: ölümsüzUrdu: امر (جو نہ مرے)Indonesian: abadi - tidak bisa mati
Example Sentences
Some authors become immortal through their books.
basic
He wants his art to make him immortal long after he's gone.
natural
That movie made her an immortal star in Hollywood.
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You can't expect to be immortal, but you can leave a legacy.
natural
The gods in ancient stories are often immortal.
basic
People have dreamed of being immortal for centuries.
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