Undying: meaning, definitions and examples

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undying

 

[ ʌnˈdaɪɪŋ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

immortal

Undying means lasting forever, immortal, or eternal. It refers to something that cannot die or be destroyed.

Synonyms

eternal, everlasting, immortal

Examples of usage

  • His undying love for her never faded.
  • The undying flame symbolizes eternal life.
  • The hero's undying courage inspired the troops to keep fighting.
  • The undying loyalty of his followers was unwavering.
  • The undying hope of finding a cure kept them going.

Translations

Translations of the word "undying" in other languages:

🇵🇹 imortal

🇮🇳 अमर

🇩🇪 unsterblich

🇮🇩 abadi

🇺🇦 безсмертний

🇵🇱 nieśmiertelny

🇯🇵 不死身 (ふじみ)

🇫🇷 immortel

🇪🇸 inmortal

🇹🇷 ölümsüz

🇰🇷 불멸의

🇸🇦 خالد

🇨🇿 nesmrtelný

🇸🇰 nesmrteľný

🇨🇳 不朽的 (bùxiǔ de)

🇸🇮 nesmrten

🇮🇸 ódauðlegur

🇰🇿 өлмейтін

🇬🇪 უკვდავი

🇦🇿 ölməz

🇲🇽 inmortal

Etymology

The word 'undying' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'dying,' which comes from the Old English word 'dȳgan' meaning 'to pass away, become extinct.' The concept of something being undying has been present in various cultures and mythologies throughout history, representing the idea of immortality and eternal life.

See also: dice, die, diehard, diet.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,958, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.