English noun: oblivion | |||
1. | oblivion (state) the state of being disregarded or forgotten | ||
Synonyms | limbo | ||
Broader (hypernym) | obscurity | ||
2. | oblivion (cognition) total forgetfulness | ||
Samples | He sought the great oblivion of sleep. | ||
Synonyms | obliviousness | ||
Broader (hypernym) | forgetfulness | ||