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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Daisy to get jealous and profess her undying love for him? Emma Soren, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024 By giving Louis the space to tell his story, the scope of his undying nature—not to mention the headaches of avoiding sunlight and thirsting for blood for unending centuries—becomes an unfathomable curse. James Grebey, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024 Initially, the Hip were conjured from an undying love of Sixties and Seventies British rock that, coupled with Gord Downie’s Beat poet lyrical aptitude and Jim Morrison-esque stage presence, became a Canadian rock juggernaut. Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2024 Lesson #1: Open Up With their always-on friendliness, endless curiosity, and undying loyalty, dogs can crack your heart wide open. Outside Online, 29 Aug. 2024 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 22 Nov. 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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