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View usage for: (ɪndelɪbəl) 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]If you say that something leaves an indelible impression, you mean that it is very unlikely to be forgotten. My visit to India in 1986 left an indelible impression on me. The war has made an indelible mark on the world. Synonyms: permanent, lasting, enduring, ingrained More Synonyms of indelible indelibly adverb [ADVERB with verb] The horrors he experienced are imprinted, perhaps indelibly, in his brain. 2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]Indelible ink or an indelible stain cannot be removed or washed out. It leaves indelible stains on clothes. ...written in indelible ink. indelible in British English (ɪnˈdɛlɪbəl) adjective1. incapable of being erased or obliterated 2. making indelible marks indelible ink Derived forms indelibility (inˌdeliˈbility) or indelibleness (inˈdelibleness) noun indelibly (inˈdelibly) adverb Word origin C16: from Latin indēlēbilis indestructible, from in-1+ delēre to destroy indelible in American English (ɪnˈdɛləbəl) adjective1. that cannot be erased, blotted out, eliminated, etc.; permanent; lasting 2. leaving an indelible mark indelible ink Derived forms indelibility (inˌdeliˈbility) noun indelibly (inˈdelibly) adverb Word origin L indelibilis < in-, not + delibilis, perishable < delere, to destroy: see delete Examples of 'indelible' in a sentenceindelible Definition impossible to erase or remove My visit to India left an indelible impression on me. Synonyms ineradicable ineffaceable inexpungible inextirpable Opposites temporary , short-lived , washable , impermanent , removable , erasable , eradicable Additional synonymsDefinition long-lasting Their chance meeting was the start of an enduring friendship. Synonyms long-lasting, lasting, living, continuing, remaining, firm, surviving, permanent, constant, steady, prevailing, persisting, abiding, perennial, durable, immortal, steadfast, unwavering, immovable, imperishable, unfalteringDefinition not able to be destroyed This type of plastic is almost indestructible. Synonyms permanent, durable, unbreakable, lasting, enduring, abiding, immortal, everlasting, indelible, incorruptible, imperishable, indissoluble, unfading, nonperishable Definition (of a habit, feeling, or belief) deeply impressed or instilled Morals tend to be deeply ingrained. Synonyms fixed, rooted, deep-seated, fundamental, constitutional, inherent, hereditary, in the blood, intrinsic, deep-rooted, indelible, inveterate, inborn, inbred, inbuilt, ineradicable, brassbound - indefinable
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- indefinitely
- indelible
- indelicacy
- indelicate
- indemnify
Additional synonymsDefinition existing or remaining effective for a long time She left a lasting impression on him. Synonyms continuing, long-term, permanent, enduring, remaining, eternal, abiding, long-standing, perennial, lifelong, durable, perpetual, long-lasting, deep-rooted, indelible, unending, undying, unceasing |