oblivion

o-bliv-i-on · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening.

  2. 2.

    The state of being completely forgotten or unknown.

  3. 3.

    Complete destruction or annihilation.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    sink into oblivion — to be gradually forgotten
  • •
    bomb into oblivion — to destroy completely
  • •
    drink oneself into oblivion — to become unconscious through drinking

Related words

Antonyms: awareness, fame, remembrance
See also: forget, forgotten, obscurity
Synonyms: forgetfulness, nothingness, obscurity, void

Etymology

From Latin oblivio ("forgetfulness"), from oblivisci ("to forget"), from ob- ("over") + the root of livere ("to be bluish").