undying

adjective

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

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He swore his undying devotion to her. his undying devotion to his terminally ill wife is truly inspiring
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And her mother’s sacrifice is a way to show a mother’s undying love for her child. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 27 May 2026 After all these years, McCartney still has an undying urge to try to change your day or your life with a sound. — Chris Willman, Variety, 23 May 2026 But the Stones’ undying love of blues shines through in 18 songs that revel in the seamy underbelly of America. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026 During their first night together, just for an instant, Nikki appears to glitch, jerking back mid-kiss and looking at him with blind panic instead of undying affection. — Alex Barasch, New Yorker, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for undying

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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

adjective
un·​dy·​ing ˌən-ˈdī-iŋ How to pronounce undying (audio)
: not dying : immortal, perpetual
undying gratitude

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