indelibly — In a way that cannot be forgotten, removed, or erased; permanently
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: In a way that cannot be forgotten, removed, or erased; permanently
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈdɛlɪbli/
Example Sentences
- My embarrassing dance at the wedding is indelibly recorded on everyone's phone.
- The teacher's harsh words were indelibly etched into the student's mind.
- He tried to remove the tattoo, but the ink was indelibly set into his skin.
indelibly
ADVERB[/ɪnˈdɛlɪbli/]
In a way that cannot be forgotten, removed, or erased; permanently
The child's crayon marks were indelibly stamped on the freshly painted wall.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin indelebilis, from in- (not) + delere (to destroy, erase).
Breakdown
in- (not) + del- (from Latin delere, 'to erase/destroy') + -ible (capable of) + -ly (adverb suffix)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My embarrassing dance at the wedding is indelibly recorded on everyone's phone.”
“The teacher's harsh words were indelibly etched into the student's mind.”
“He tried to remove the tattoo, but the ink was indelibly set into his skin.”
“That cat video is indelibly stuck in my brain and I can't stop thinking about it.”
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