undying

adjective

un·​dy·​ing ˌən-ˈdī-iŋ How to pronounce undying (audio)
Synonyms of undyingnext
: not dying : immortal, perpetual
undying gratitude/love

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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The adaptation of Georgy Demidov’s eponymous novel, set in the Soviet Union in 1937 during Stalin’s Great Purge, tells the story of a young local prosecutor and dedicated communist who starts to question his undying faith in the regime. Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026 Trae Young won Madison Square Garden’s undying enmity in the 2021 playoffs for the Atlanta Hawks, punctuating game-breaking shots by shushing the crowd or bowing to the fans and waving goodbye. Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 9 June 2026 In a way that no championship trophy ever could, Kirby Smart has an opportunity to take action that would bring him undying respect and adulation. Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 28 May 2026 And her mother’s sacrifice is a way to show a mother’s undying love for her child. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for undying

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 25 Jun. 2026.

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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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