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What is another word for Mortal? – 287 Mortal Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    human earthly temporal finite transient ephemeral fleeting brief short-lived fragile vulnerable susceptible perishable dying fatal lethal deadly terminal incurable irreparable irreversible irrevocable temporal secular worldly carnal physical corporeal bodily fleshy weak frail feeble delicate brittle breakable destructible mortal subject susceptible exposed unprotected undefended unguarded fragile frangible shatterable smashable crushable vulnerable defenseless powerless helpless impotent ineffectual ineffective inoperative abortive stillborn doomed fated destined ordained foredoomed ill-fated star-crossed unfortunate unlucky hapless luckless unhappy infelicitous calamitous disastrous cataclysmic fatal lethal deadly mortal deathly killer murderous homicidal slaughterous destructive devastative ruinous calamitous disastrous cataclysmic

    Meaning of Mortal

    The primary meaning of the word "mortal" is related to death or the state of being subject to death.

    Definitions

    • A person or animal that is going to die or is subject to death
    • * Lasting for a very short time
    • * Causing or able to cause death

    Etymology of Mortal

    The word "mortal" originates from the Old French word "mortel," which is derived from the Latin word "mortalis," meaning "subject to death" or "mortal"
    The Latin word "mortalis" is derived from "mors," which means "death"
    The word "mortal" has been used in the English language since the 14th century to describe something or someone that is subject to death or has a limited lifespan

    Example Uses

    • The mortal remains of the deceased were laid to rest in the family cemetery
    • * The doctor tried to save the patient's mortal life, but unfortunately, it was too late
    • * The mortal fear of heights prevented her from climbing the mountain

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    immortal eternal infinite endless timeless ageless deathless indestructible imperishable invulnerable invincible unconquerable unbeatable unassailable impregnable inviolable unbreachable immortal perpetual everlasting lasting abiding enduring persistent permanent stable steady firm solid strong robust resilient hardy vigorous potent powerful effective efficacious operative successful triumphant victorious happy fortunate lucky felicitous propitious auspicious favorable benign beneficial salutary wholesome healthful curative remedial restorative revivifying rejuvenating

    Related Nouns

    death mortality fatality lethality fragility vulnerability susceptibility perishability destructibility breakability frangibility mortality human person individual being creature organism body corpse cadaver remains relic skeleton skull bones ashes dust grave tomb cemetery mausoleum sepulcher mortuary morgue funeral burial interment inhumation cremation obsequy requiem eulogy elegy lament dirge threnody mourn mourning grief sorrow bereavement loss lamentation

    Related Verbs

    die perish expire decease pass away depart leave lose mourn grieve lament bewail bemoan lament mourn sorrow regret repent atone kill slay murder destroy demolish annihilate exterminate eradicate extinguish quench snuff suffocate asphyxiate strangle throttle garrote hang behead guillotine electrocute shoot stab wound maim injure harm hurt damage impair mar spoil ruin devastate lay waste ravage pillage plunder sack raze level flatten demolish destroy

    Related Adjectives

    mortal human earthly temporal finite transient ephemeral fleeting brief short-lived fragile vulnerable susceptible perishable dying fatal lethal deadly terminal incurable