adj
indelible
ihn-DEH-luhbl
adj
1
Impossible to remove, erase, or wash away.
"She used indelible ink to sign the contract."
"The scandal left an indelible mark on his reputation."
How to Use Indelible
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething so permanent it can't be erased — literally (ink, stains) or figuratively (memories, reputations).
Common pairings
indelible ink
indelible mark
indelible impression
leave an indelible memory
Word Forms
more indelible comparative, most indelible superlative
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Etymology
From Latin indelebilis, "that cannot be destroyed," from in- ("not") + delere ("to destroy, erase").