1. beings that live forever and cannot die
Usage: mythology; fantasy
2. people whose fame or achievements will be remembered forever
Usage: figurative

Examples

• Greek mythology tells stories of immortals who ruled from Mount Olympus.
• The vampire claimed to be one of the immortals who had lived for centuries.
• Shakespeare and Mozart are among the immortals of literature and music.
• The hall of fame honors the immortals of baseball.
• Ancient legends speak of immortals who possessed magical powers.
• These literary immortals continue to influence writers today.