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unforgettable

adj.
B1 Intermediate US //ˌənfɝˈɡɛtəbəɫ// UK //ʌnfəɡˈɛtəbəl// un·for·get·table
Definition

adj. so special, beautiful, or shocking that you cannot forget it. You use this to describe a memory that stays in your mind for a long time.

adj. impossible to forget; very memorable. Often used to describe significant personal experiences or striking sensory impressions.


SIMPLE

Our trip to the mountains was truly unforgettable.

CONTEXTUAL

The singer gave an unforgettable performance that left the entire audience in tears.

COMPLEX

The sunset over the ancient ruins provided an unforgettable backdrop to the final evening of our journey, etching itself into our collective memory.

Origin

From un- + forget + -able or un- + forgettable.

Usage

Often follows a linking verb like 'be', 'seem', or 'become'; frequently modified by intensifiers such as 'truly' or 'absolutely'.

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