immortality

noun

im·​mor·​tal·​i·​ty ˌi-ˌmȯr-ˈta-lə-tē 

: the quality or state of being immortal:

a

: unending existence

believes in the immortality of the soul

b

: lasting fame

achieved immortality through her art

Synonyms of immortality

• eternity

Examples of immortality in a Sentence

She believed in the immortality of the soul.

He found immortality through his films.

Recent Examples on the Web

Curry’s name resides alongside that of his hopeful future teammate, LeBron James, as this generation’s two strongest locks for enshrinement into basketball immortality. — Devon Henderson, New York Times, 22 July 2026

So founding a college bestows some measure of immortality, enduring long beyond the life of the founder. — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Though Renoir has cast a kind of immortality onto the young Cahen d’Anvers girls, the rest of their lives are out of focus. — Literary Hub, 17 July 2026

Throughout this tournament, Messi often has seemed overwhelmed by his own apparent immortality. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for immortality

• abnormality
• cardinality
• commonality
• communality
• cordiality
• corporeality
• criminality
• criticality
• functionality
• generality
• geniality
• hospitality

Kids Definition

immortality

noun

im·​mor·​tal·​i·​ty ˌim-ˌȯr-ˈtal-ət-ē 

: the quality or state of being immortal:

a

: endless life

b

: lasting fame or glory