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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My dad for enduring his heart transplant ordeal and surviving against all odds and my mom for her undying loyalty and being the best teammate of all time! Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026 For much of the game, Stidham demonstrated why in the days leading up to the conference championship, Broncos coach Sean Payton professed undying confidence in the quarterback to anyone who would listen. Mike Jones, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026 The continued success of this residency — which is the longest in Sphere history — is further proof of the undying love for the Eagles, which got their start as the backing band for Linda Ronstadt in 1971. Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 25 Jan. 2026 Even delicate feline nostrils and curved claws that could scratch like thorns won her undying admiration. Literary Hub, 9 Dec. 2025 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 6 Feb. 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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