undying
/ʌn'daiiɳ/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Eternal, never ending: Lasting forever; not subject to death or decay.
- Perpetual, unwavering: Remaining constant and strong without diminishing over time.
Usage
The adjective "undying" is used to describe a quality, feeling, or state that is permanent and everlasting. It is often used in formal or literary contexts to emphasize the intensity and permanence of something, such as love, loyalty, or fame. - It typically modifies abstract nouns (e.g., love, devotion, fame). - It is used attributively (before a noun) or predictively (after a linking verb like "is" or "was").
Examples
- Attributive use (before a noun):
- She expressed her undying gratitude for their help.
- The hero was remembered for his undying courage.
- Predictive use (after a linking verb):
- His love for her was undying.
- The legend states that the phoenix's flame is undying.
Advanced Usage
- "Undying" is frequently used in hyperbolic or poetic language to express extreme, everlasting emotion or legacy.
- He pledged his undying loyalty to the cause.
- The artist left behind an undying legacy of innovation.
Variants and Related Words
- Undyingly (adverb): In an eternal or unwavering manner.
- He loved her undyingly.
- Deathless (adjective, synonym): Not subject to death; immortal. Often used in similar poetic contexts.
- The poet sought deathless fame.
Synonyms
- Eternal
- Everlasting
- Perpetual
- Immortal
- Unfading
Antonyms
- Temporary
- Fleeting
- Ephemeral
- Mortal
- Perishable
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Undying love/affection: Love that is said to last forever.
- The story is a classic tale of undying love.
- Undying fame/glory: A reputation or honor that never fades from memory.
- The general achieved undying glory for his victory.
- Undying devotion/loyalty: Commitment that never wavers.
- The knight swore undying loyalty to the king.
Adjective
- never dying
- his undying fame