immortal

adjective
UK: /ɪˈmɔːtl/
US: /ɪˈmɔːrtl/

  1. Living forever; never dying or decaying.

    1. The gods in myths are often described as immortal beings.
    2. The poet believed his verses would make him immortal through remembrance.

  2. Famous and likely to be remembered for a long time.

    1. His brave deeds on that day made him an immortal hero.
    2. The band achieved immortal status with their groundbreaking debut album.

Synonyms

eternal deathless everlasting unforgettable undying legendary ageless
immortal noun

  1. A being who lives forever; a god or goddess.

    1. The story tells of mortals and immortals interacting.
    2. In Greek mythology, Zeus was the king of the immortals.
immortal transitive-verb

  1. To confer lasting fame upon someone or something.

    1. The artist sought to immortalize his lover in paint.
    2. This statue immortalizes the soldiers who fought in the great war.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "immortal" in English means: Living forever; never dying or decaying., Famous and likely to be remembered for a long time..

The phonetic transcription of "immortal" is /ɪˈmɔːtl/ in British English and /ɪˈmɔːrtl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "immortal": eternal, deathless, everlasting, unforgettable, undying, legendary, ageless.

Example usage of "immortal": "The gods in myths are often described as immortal beings.". More examples on the page.