Indelibly: meaning, definitions and examples
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indelibly
[ ɪnˈdɛləbli ]
permanently marked
Indelibly means in a way that cannot be removed, erased, or washed away. It often refers to a lasting impression on memory or physical markings.
Synonyms
inescapably, irremovably, permanently.
Examples of usage
- The ink indelibly stained the shirt.
- Her words were indelibly etched in his mind.
- The event left an indelible mark on the community.
Translations
Translations of the word "indelibly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 indelével
🇮🇳 अमिट
🇩🇪 unvergesslich
🇮🇩 tak terhapus
🇺🇦 незабутньо
🇵🇱 niezapomniany
🇯🇵 消えない
🇫🇷 indélébile
🇪🇸 indeleble
🇹🇷 silinmez
🇰🇷 지워지지 않는
🇸🇦 لا يمحى
🇨🇿 nezapomenutelný
🇸🇰 nezabudnuteľný
🇨🇳 不可磨灭
🇸🇮 neizbrisen
🇮🇸 ógleymanlegur
🇰🇿 өшпейтін
🇬🇪 არასოდეს წაშლილი
🇦🇿 silinməz
🇲🇽 indeleble
Etymology
The word 'indelibly' originated in the early 19th century, drawn from the Latin word 'indelebilis', which means 'not able to be erased'. This Latin term itself is a combination of the prefix 'in-', meaning 'not', and 'delebilis', derived from 'delere', which means 'to erase' or 'to destroy'. The evolution of the term reflects a conceptual emphasis on permanence and inalterability. Its usage expanded in English to describe not just physical marks but also metaphorical impressions, such as memories or experiences that are deeply ingrained. 'Indelibly' captures the human essence of recalling moments or thoughts that significantly shape identity and perception.