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indelibly

in·del·i·ble
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-del-uh-buh l]
    • /ɪnˈdɛl ə bəl/
    • /ɪnˈdel.ɪ.bl̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-del-uh-buh l]
    • /ɪnˈdɛl ə bəl/

Definitions of indelibly word

  • adjective indelibly making marks that cannot be erased, removed, or the like: indelible ink. 1
  • adjective indelibly that cannot be eliminated, forgotten, changed, or the like: the indelible memories of war; the indelible influence of a great teacher. 1
  • noun indelibly In an indelible manner. 1

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Origin of indelibly

First appearance:

before 1520
One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < Medieval Latin indēlibilis; replacing indeleble < Latin indēlēbilis indestructible. See in-3, dele, -ble

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Parts of speech for Indelibly

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

indelibly popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for indelibly

adverb indelibly

  • permanently — existing perpetually; everlasting, especially without significant change.
  • ineradicably — not eradicable; not capable of being eradicated, rooted out, or completely removed.
  • lastingly — continuing or enduring a long time; permanent; durable: a lasting friendship.
  • forever — without ever ending; eternally: to last forever.
  • for good — morally excellent; virtuous; righteous; pious: a good man.

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