OBLIVION (Noun)
Meaning- 1) The state of not knowing what is going on around you.
2) The state of something that is destroyed or that is not remembered, used or thought about anymore.
Mnemonic trick- The word oblivion contains word ‘livi’.’livi’ sounds similar to live. Oblivion is not live mentally. Therefore, oblivion means the state of not knowing what is going on around you. It also means the state of something that is destroyed or that is not remembered, used or thought about anymore.
Synonym- FORGETFULNESS, OBLIVIOUSNESS, STUPOR
Uses-
- The technology is destined for oblivion.
- Our Preacher preaches us that our oblivion, our unawareness of the full results of every harsh word and action, lasts until the day of death.
- After decades of popularity, classical music had fallen into oblivion, no one bothered to listen it anymore.
- The names of the people who lived here long ago have faded into oblivion.
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