indelible
adjective/ɪnˈdɛlɪbəl/
Frequency rank: #15,434 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
Unable to be forgotten or removed; making a permanent impression.
Example sentence
The tragedy left indelible marks on the survivors that would never fade.
Synonyms & related words
- permanent
- lasting
- unforgettable
- enduring
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