indelible
What does "indelible" mean?
The word "indelible" describes something that cannot be removed, washed away, or forgotten. Imagine a permanent ink stain on a white shirt or a memory so profound that it is etched into your mind forever; that is the essence of being indelible. It is typically used in formal or literary contexts to describe marks, impressions, or memories. You will often see it paired with words like "mark," "impression," or "memory." It implies a sense of permanence that is impossible to undo.
"indelible" in conversation
Reflecting on a trip
That sunset in Santorini left an indelible mark on my memory.
That sunset in Santorini left an indelible mark on my memory.
I know exactly what you mean, I still think about it all the time.
I know exactly what you mean, I still think about it all the time.
Used to describe a lasting emotional impact.
Art class
Be careful with those markers, they are indelible!
Be careful with those markers, they are indelible!
Oh no, I just got a spot on my favorite sweater.
Oh no, I just got a spot on my favorite sweater.
Used here to describe physical ink that cannot be washed off.
"indelible" in a sentence
The pen left an indelible stain on the carpet.
The pen left an indelible stain on the carpet.
She made an indelible contribution to the success of the project.
She made an indelible contribution to the success of the project.
The harrowing events of the war left an indelible scar upon his psyche.
The harrowing events of the war left an indelible scar upon his psyche.
