unforgettable

adjective

un·​for·​get·​ta·​ble ˌən-fər-ˈge-tə-bəl How to pronounce unforgettable (audio)
: incapable of being forgotten : memorable
unforgettably adverb

Examples of unforgettable in a Sentence

an unforgettable evening of dining and dancing
Recent Examples on the Web That game ignited an unforgettable summer run that ended with a postseason collapse in San Diego, only one game shy of the World Series. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2024 Similar to many operas that have stood the test of time, Purple Rain comes complete with an unforgettable villain – Morris Day, Prince’s real-life friend and colleague who played a deliciously narcissistic version of himself in the 1984 film. Joe Lynch, Billboard, 23 June 2024 Their music seemed to summon the rain, creating a magical and unforgettable experience. Devine Blacksher, Essence, 21 June 2024 New York Magazine’s 1995 Summer Fun issue devoted an article to examining the summer song as a unifying force — per the magazine, a summer song should be 1) released in the summer, 2) uncomplicated and 3) unforgettable. Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 20 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for unforgettable 

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Word History

First Known Use

1806, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unforgettable was in 1806

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“Unforgettable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unforgettable. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

unforgettable

adjective
un·​for·​get·​ta·​ble ˌən-fər-ˈget-ə-bəl How to pronounce unforgettable (audio)
: not to be forgotten : lasting in memory
unforgettably adverb

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