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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Hustle culture and the ever-shortening form of advice have led to the deification of undying devotion—whether to a cause, a goal, or a priority. Tim Maurer, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025 Within five lines, the bridge incorporates a hymnal, pledges undying devotion and solidifies a spiritual quality to the relationship that had been seeded earlier. Tom Roland, Billboard, 14 Jan. 2025 Trump, Musk and Ramaswamy don’t seem to appreciate the skills their MAGA supporters offer to their businesses or our nation, except the undying support that keeps them in power. Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2025 The film should find an audience with horror comedy fans, whose undying word of mouth should give the unusual film a long shelf life. Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for undying

Word History

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 3 Mar. 2025.

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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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