immortal

/ɪˈmɔːrtəl/
noun
  1. A being that lives forever, especially a god or goddess.
    • Legends say that only an immortal could survive the journey through the cursed forest.
    • The ancient Greeks believed the Olympians were immortals living on Mount Olympus.
    • In the fantasy novel, the hero fought alongside immortals against dark forces.
  2. A person of lasting fame or influence.
    • She is considered one of the immortals of modern dance.
    • The hall of fame honors the immortals of baseball history.
    • The writer was inducted into the literary immortals after his death.
adjective
  1. Living or lasting forever; never dying or ending.
    • In Greek mythology, the gods were immortal and could not be killed.
    • Some jellyfish species are biologically immortal, able to reverse their aging process.
    • The artist hoped her work would make her name immortal.
  2. Famous or remembered for a very long time.
    • Shakespeare's plays have made him an immortal figure in literature.
    • That song became immortal when it was played at the historic concert.
    • The athlete achieved immortal fame after winning three Olympic gold medals.