immortal

• Bezeichnet etwas, das ewig lebt oder dem Tod nicht unterworfen ist; auch bildlich für etwas, das nie vergessen wird.

Describes something that lives forever or is not subject to death; also used figuratively for something that will never be forgotten.

1. Not subject to deathB2formal

   Living forever; not capable of dying or decay.

   Unsterblich

   • In mythology, gods are often immortal.
   • The search for an immortal creature has fascinated humans for centuries.
   • Some jellyfish species are biologically immortal.

   Synonymedeathlesseternaleverlastingimperishableundying

   Antonymefinitemortalperishabletransient

2. Lasting foreverB2formal

   Enduring or existing for an indefinitely long time; eternal.

   Unsterblich

   • The artist's works have achieved immortal fame.
   • Her love for music is immortal in its impact.
   • The legend of King Arthur remains immortal in literature.

   Synonymedeathlessendlessenduringeternaleverlastingimperishableperpetualundying

   Antonymeephemeralfinitemortaltemporarytransient

3. Famous for a very long timeC1informal

   Remembered or celebrated for an exceptionally long period, often beyond a lifetime.

   Unsterblich

   • That movie made him an immortal star in Hollywood.
   • His contributions to science rendered him immortal in academic circles.
   • The song became immortal after being covered by many artists.

   Synonymedeathlessenduringeternaleverlastingimperishablelegendarytimelessundyingunforgettable

   Antonymeforgottenobscureunknown

• Ein Wesen, zum Beispiel eine Gottheit oder ein Mensch mit unvergänglichem Ruhm, das nicht dem Tod oder der Vergänglichkeit unterworfen ist.

A noun referring to a being, such as a deity or a person of lasting fame, that is not subject to death or decay.

1. Enduring FameB2formal

   A person, especially an author or artist, whose fame lasts for a very long time.

   Unsterblicher

   • Shakespeare is considered one of the literary immortals.
   • The hall of fame honors the immortals of the sport.
   • Her work has made her an immortal in the world of music.

   Synonymeclassicgreaticonlegendmaster

2. Supernatural BeingB2formal

   A god, goddess, or other being that is worshipped as having power over nature or life.

   Unsterbliches Wesen

   • In Greek mythology, the immortals lived on Mount Olympus.
   • The ancient people prayed to the immortals for good harvests.
   • Legends tell of immortals who could control the weather.

   Synonymedeitydivinitygodgoddess