deathless

[ deth-lis ]

adjective

1. not subject to death; immortal:

   the belief that the human soul is deathless.

2. unceasing; perpetual:

   his deathless devotion to the cause.

3. likely to endure because of superior quality, timelessness, etc. (sometimes used ironically):

   deathless prose.

deathless

/ ˈdɛθlɪs /

adjective

1. immortal, esp because of greatness; everlasting

Derived Forms

• ˈdeathlessly, adverb
• ˈdeathlessness, noun

Other Words From

• deathless·ly adverb
• deathless·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of deathless¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; death + -less

Example Sentences

You wouldn’t describe any of the heavyweights as being particularly inspired by their proximity to one another; indeed, any number of easy crowd-pleasing wins went unfulfilled: How cool would it have been had Rodgers appeared during Ross’ performance to scratch out his deathless guitar lick from “I’m Coming Out”? Or think about Ross and Richie teaming up to sing their classic duet, “Endless Love,” live and in person for the first time in ages.

From Los Angeles Times

The right will draw false equivalencies between the brief occupation of Hamilton Hall and the events of Jan. 6; they’ll disparage President Joe Biden and liberal politicians for “allowing” the protests to happen; they’ll fold it into deathless narratives of decaying liberal cities and elitist intolerance; and they’ll make everyone involved look like idiots while portraying themselves as the righteous parties—the heroes of this whole stupid situation.

From Slate

After that one, he brought Paisley back out to close with Jackson’s deathless “Chattahoochee” — another sign that he understood the assignment.

From Los Angeles Times

Yet she found her way deep into the drama of No Doubt’s finest song, the deathless power ballad “Don’t Speak,” which depicts her long-ago breakup with the band’s bassist, Tony Kanal.

From Los Angeles Times

The Stones’ first album of originals in 18 years, and first since Charlie Watts died, is surprisingly spry, sparked by the deathless riffs of Keith and Ronnie.

From Los Angeles Times