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.

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Word Description / Examples
undying

Used to describe feelings or qualities that are exceptionally strong and enduring, often in an emotional context.

  • She had undying love for her children.
  • His undying loyalty to his friends was commendable.
immortal

Used to describe something or someone that cannot die or is remembered forever. It is often applied to virtues, fame, or legendary beings.

  • Ancient gods were believed to be immortal.
  • Her work has earned her an immortal place in history.
eternal

Used to describe something that lasts forever without any end, often in a spiritual or cosmic context.

  • They vowed to have eternal love for each other.
  • The concept of eternal life is common in many religions.
everlasting

Used to describe something that lasts forever, usually in a poetic or literary context.

  • Their everlasting friendship was evident to all.
  • The mountain stood as a symbol of everlasting strength.

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.