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Word

undying

Phoneticsundy·ing

US/ənˈdaɪɪŋ/

UK/ʌndˈaɪɪŋ/

Definition

adj. lasting forever or for a very long time. You use this to describe feelings, love, or fame that never fade.

adj. lasting forever or for an indefinitely long period of time. Often used to describe intense emotions or reputations that remain unchanged.

Examples

“The hero's memory remains undying.”

“The band's music has enjoyed undying popularity for over fifty years.”

“The poet's undying love for his homeland is evident in every stanza of his most famous work, which continues to resonate with readers across generations.”

Examples

simple

“The hero's memory remains undying.”

contextual

“The band's music has enjoyed undying popularity for over fifty years.”

complex

“The poet's undying love for his homeland is evident in every stanza of his most famous work, which continues to resonate with readers across generations.”

Word family

ADJECTIVE

undying(C1)

This entry

Exam level
CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
Frequency
Occasional
Level
C1 · Advanced
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