unforgettable

adjective

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

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an unforgettable evening of dining and dancing
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And behind some of these unforgettable looks was John Frieda, the British hairstylist whose influence reached well beyond the palace walls. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026 Sussman remembers the 1999 Glastonbury Festival as both frightening and unforgettable. — Maribeth Romslo, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2026 Several stories explore freedom, identity, love, and resilience through unforgettable characters. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026 From jaw-dropping reveals to massive battles, season 2 delivered plenty of unforgettable moments. — Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unforgettable

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First Known Use

1806, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unforgettable was in 1806

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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
-blē How to pronounce unforgettable (audio)
adverb
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