OBLIVION
/əˈblɪvɪən/
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of OBLIVION
The state of forgetting completely, of being oblivious, unconscious, unaware, as when sleeping, drunk, or dead.
"He regularly drank himself into oblivion."
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.
"Due to modern technology, many more people and much more information will not slip into oblivion, contrary to what happened throughout history until now."
Amnesty.
To consign to oblivion; to efface utterly.
Examples of OBLIVION in a Sentence
- "He regularly drank himself into oblivion."
- "Due to modern technology, many more people and much more information will not slip into oblivion, contrary to what happened throughout history until now."
Word Details
Is OBLIVION a Scrabble Word?
Yes, OBLIVION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: OBLIVION uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for OBLIVION
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | o | b | l | i | v | i | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in OBLIVION
52 words from the letters in OBLIVION
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How to Use OBLIVION in Word Games
OBLIVION is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble OBLIVION to find 52 additional valid words.