unforgettable

adjective

un·​for·​get·​ta·​ble ˌən-fər-ˈge-tə-bəl How to pronounce unforgettable (audio)
Synonyms of unforgettablenext
: incapable of being forgotten : memorable
an unforgettable experience
unforgettably
ˌən-fər-ˈge-tə-blē How to pronounce unforgettable (audio)
adverb

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an unforgettable evening of dining and dancing
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If your stay involves a special occasion, the Teppanyaki show-cooking experience makes for an unforgettable celebration. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026 Working with Gary Clark to create the musical heart that beats through the story has been an unforgettable journey of a lifetime. — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026 Some of the most unforgettable lines in history are structurally simple. — Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026 Right there in the theater veterans and service members share the spotlight with unforgettable tributes by world-class performers. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unforgettable

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First Known Use

1806, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unforgettable was in 1806

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“Unforgettable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unforgettable. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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unforgettable

adjective
un·​for·​get·​ta·​ble ˌən-fər-ˈget-ə-bəl How to pronounce unforgettable (audio)
: not to be forgotten : lasting in memory
unforgettably
-blē How to pronounce unforgettable (audio)
adverb
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