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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Delivery had been delayed as the city grappled with the tragedy, a small but unforgettable reminder that Atlanta’s celebration had changed overnight. — Andrea Clement, AJC.com, 17 July 2026 Sometimes the most unforgettable safari happens while standing in front of ancient rock art in complete silence. — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 His performance has been mimicked so many times in the quarter-century since this unforgettable film was released. — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 17 July 2026 Indeed, watching the way Nolan captures Circe’s mystical sequence would be unforgettable in its own right. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 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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