English · Word Candidate

immortal

/ɪˈmɔɹtəl/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: immortals

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Not susceptible to death; living forever; never dying.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Never to be forgotten; that merits being always remembered.

Adjective

Examples

his immortal words

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

One who is not susceptible to death.

Noun

Examples

The brutal insouciance of her fellow immortals — whether her sharp-tongued mother, Perse; or chilly Hermes; or righteous Athena enraged — proves increasingly alien to this thoughtful and compassionate woman who learns to love unselfishly.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

A preeminent or exemplary person or thing; a paragon.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “immortal” mean?

Not susceptible to death; living forever; never dying.

Is “immortal” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.