26984 words

oblivion

5 definitions • 5 examples
1
the state of being completely forgotten:

Examples:

He was another minor poet who was consigned to oblivion.
These toys will be around for a year or two, then fade/slide/sink into oblivion.
2
the state of being completely destroyed:

Examples:

The planes bombed the city into oblivion.
3
the state of being unconscious:

Examples:

He sought oblivion in a bottle of whisky.
4
the state of being unconscious or lacking awareness of what is happening around you
5
the state of being completely forgotten by the public:

Examples:

He wrote one extraordinary book and then faded into oblivion.

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