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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Underwood has been given the undying support of AD Josh Whitman, even after some painful tournament losses, including to a Cinderella-maxxing Loyola team in Indianapolis in the second round in 2021. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026 That trait, mixed with his undying and lifelong love for the organization, can yield very good results. Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026 The Belgian was a throwback in the most charming sense; a grinning, winking, slaloming magician who could earn the undying trust of even the most collectivist coach. The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026 The unconsummated love and undying obsession between Catherine Earnshaw (Margot Robbie) and her unruly adopted brother Heathcliff (Jacob Elordi)? Anna Gaca, Pitchfork, 20 Feb. 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 7 Apr. 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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