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

Perhaps fittingly for an immortality project, Becker won the award a few months after his death. —Big Think, 14 Nov. 2025

The cost of immortality is the ability to experience joy. —Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025

After a British deserter mistakenly gains immortality during the American Revolution, he is forced to face his cowardly past and fight against a sinister plot to destroy America. —Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2025

Known as one of the NHL’s premier passers during his prime, Thornton is also seventh all-time with 1,109 assists and now joins several of his childhood idols in hockey immortality. —Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025

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