Word meaning
indelible
adjective · in-DEL-uh-bul
What does indelible mean?
Indelible means unable to be forgotten or removed.
Indelible in a sentence
“The trip left an indelible impression on him.”
Synonyms for indelible
- permanent
- lasting
- unforgettable
Where does indelible come from?
From Latin delere, "to destroy, delete."
How to remember indelible
- Say it out loud a few times: in-DEL-uh-bul.
- Write one sentence of your own using indelible, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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