immortal
When used as an adjective, "immortal" can refer to a literal biological state (never dying) or a figurative state (being remembered forever). As a noun, it usually refers to a divine being or a legendary figure. It is a countable noun, meaning you can have one "immortal" or many "immortals".
💬Casual Conversation
🎬Tuesday afternoon, Sarah is hiding in the breakroom to avoid David.
Jessica
David's still talking. Does he think he's immortal or what?
Sarah
Idk, but this meeting is dragging on forever. I'm totally burnt out.
💡
Jessica uses 'immortal' hyperbolically to complain about David's endless talking and inability to stop a meeting. Sarah responds with the phrasal verb 'dragging on' (continuing for too long) and the idiom 'burnt out' (exhausted from overwork), reflecting their shared workplace stress.
Meanings
adjective
Living forever; exempt from death.
"In Greek mythology, the gods were believed to be immortal."
adjective
Enduring in memory; timeless or everlasting.
"The poet's immortal verses continue to inspire generations of readers."