Found 2 items, similar to oblivion.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: oblivion oblivion n 1: the state of being disregarded or forgotten [syn: limbo] 2: total forgetfulness; “he sought the great oblivion of sleep” [syn: obliviousness]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Oblivion Oblivion \Ob*liv"i*on\, n. [L. oblivio, akin to oblivisci to forget: cf. OF. oblivion.] 1. The act of forgetting, or the state of being forgotten; cessation of remembrance; forgetfulness. [1913 Webster] Second childishness and mere oblivion. --Shak. [1913 Webster] Among our crimes oblivion may be set. --Dryden [1913 Webster] The origin of our city will be buried in eternal oblivion. --W. Irving. [1913 Webster] 2. Official ignoring of offenses; amnesty, or general pardon; as, an act of oblivion. --Sir J. Davies. [1913 Webster] Syn: See Forgetfulness. [1913 Webster]