oblivion

The word “oblivion” has 4 syllables: o-bliv-i-on.

It's pronounced as /əˈblɪvɪən/.


What is synonym and antonym for oblivion?

In the thesaurus, “oblivion” has 9 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for oblivion along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for oblivion

  • blindness
  • darkness
  • extinction
  • forgetfulness
  • ignorance
  • innocence
  • limbo
  • nirvana
  • unconsciousness

Antonyms for oblivion

  • consciousness
  • memory
  • recollection

Meanings of oblivion

  • noun
    1. The state of forgetting completely, of being oblivious, unconscious, unaware, as when sleeping, drunk, or dead.
    2. The state of being completely forgotten, of being reduced to a state of non-existence, extinction, or nothingness, incl. through war and destruction. (Figuratively) for an area like hell, a wasteland.
    3. Amnesty.
  • verb
    1. To consign to oblivion; to efface utterly.

Example Sentences

  • After the passage of centuries, the once-great empire faded into oblivion, its legacy remembered only in history books.
  • The actor's scandalous behavior threatened to plunge his career into oblivion, tarnishing his reputation irreparably.
  • As the aging author's works fell into oblivion, literary enthusiasts sought to revive interest in her forgotten novels.
  • The ancient ruins stood as silent witnesses to the civilization's descent into oblivion, a haunting reminder of its former glory.
  • The passage of time has a way of consigning even the most significant events to oblivion, rendering them mere footnotes in the annals of history

On this page you'll find 12 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to oblivion, such as: blindness, consciousness, darkness, extinction, forgetfulness, ignorance, innocence.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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