undying

adjective

un·​dy·​ing ˌən-ˈdī-iŋ How to pronounce undying (audio)
: not dying : immortal, perpetual

Examples of undying in a Sentence

He swore his undying devotion to her. his undying devotion to his terminally ill wife is truly inspiring
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Paired with an undying focus on worker well-being, such effects can bolster future-proofing via well-rounded, empathetic and inspirational leadership. Dylan Taylor, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024 Each character possesses that most relatable and undying of false convictions: that no one else can know their pain or feel another like it. Tomi Obaro, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024 And it’s long been associated with mystical power: In Norse myth, the god Balder is mistakenly killed by an arrow of mistletoe—after which the plant becomes synonymous with his grieving mother’s undying love. Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024 Daisy to get jealous and profess her undying love for him? Emma Soren, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for undying 

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of undying was in the 14th century

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“Undying.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undying. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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undying

adjective
un·​dy·​ing ˌən-ˈdī-iŋ How to pronounce undying (audio)
: not dying : immortal, perpetual
undying gratitude

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