immortality

noun

im·​mor·​tal·​i·​ty ˌi-ˌmȯr-ˈta-lə-tē 

: the quality or state of being immortal:

a

: unending existence

b

: lasting fame

Synonyms

• afterlife
• beyond
• eternity
• hereafter

Examples of immortality in a Sentence

She believed in the immortality of the soul.

He found immortality through his films.

Recent Examples on the Web

Set far into the future after humanity has been destroyed, the book features a cult that clones its members, the cult in the book resembles the real-world Raëlian movement, which is a group in France that believes that aliens invented modern technology and hope for immortality through cloning. —Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025

Along with a lifelong dream of being a Masters champion, McIlroy is now part of golfing immortality as only the sixth player with the career Grand Slam. —Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025

This recognizes matches that define history and on their own are worthy of immortality. —Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025

Directed by Guy Ritchie, and a script penned by James Vanderbilt, the story is about two siblings who reconnect to embark on an adventure of a lifetime to acquire immortality. —Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for immortality

• abnormality
• cardinality
• commonality
• communality
• cordiality
• corporeality
• criminality
• criticality
• functionality
• generality
• geniality
• hospitality

Kids Definition

immortality

noun

im·​mor·​tal·​i·​ty ˌim-ˌȯr-ˈtal-ət-ē 

: the quality or state of being immortal:

a

: endless life

b

: lasting fame or glory