Unforgettable

/ˌʌnfərˈɡetəbl/

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Definitions

1

So remarkable or impressive that it cannot be forgotten.

/ˌʌnfərˈɡetəbl/

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General

Impossible to forget or overlook.

The concert was an unforgettable experience.

💡 Simply: Imagine you go on the most fun adventure ever, like meeting a famous person, or seeing the most beautiful sunset. 'Unforgettable' describes that moment because you'll always remember it!

👶 For kids: Something that is so special and amazing that you will always remember it!

More Examples

2

She had an unforgettable smile.

3

The victory was an unforgettable moment in sports history.

4

He gave an unforgettable performance in the play.

How It's Used

Personal Experiences

"An unforgettable trip to Paris."

Literature

"The novel's descriptions created an unforgettable image."

Idioms & expressions

Unforgettable experience

An event or occurrence that is very memorable.

"Going to space would be an unforgettable experience."

From un- (not) + forget + -able. The word's use can be traced back to the 17th century, likely evolving from the adjective 'forgettable'.

Used frequently in the 19th and 20th centuries in both literature and everyday language to describe significant events or people.

Memory tip

Think of something so amazing it makes you say, 'I will never forget this!'

Word Origin

Prefix: un- (not)

Suffix: -able (able to be)

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Usage

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60%Written