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deathless

adjective death·less \ˈdeth-ləs\

Definition of DEATHLESS

: immortal, imperishable <deathless fame>

— death·less·ly adverb

— death·less·ness noun

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First Known Use of DEATHLESS

1589

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Synonyms: ceaseless, dateless, everlasting, endless, eternal, immortal, permanent, perpetual, undying, unending

Antonyms: impermanent, mortal, temporary, transient

Rhymes with DEATHLESS

breathless

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