Synonyms for

Mortals

Verb / ˈmɔ:rtʌlz / Another word for mortals — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Mortals means human beings who are subject to death.

Synonyms & similar words

person mortal somebody individual someone soul humans people earthlings men women mankind humanity mortals

Example sentences

  1. Mortals cannot live forever.
  2. The gods were immortal, but the mortals were not.
  3. Many mortals fear death.
  4. The mortals were amazed by the beauty of the sunset.
  5. The mortals built a great civilization.

Quotes

  • We mortals, men and women, devour many a disappointment between breakfast and dinner-time; keep back the tears and look a little pale about the lips, and in answer to inquiries say, Oh, nothing! Pride helps; and pride is not a bad thing when it only urges us to hide our hurts— not to hurt others.
  • The gods envy us. They envy us because we're mortal, because any moment might be our last. Everything is more beautiful because we're doomed. You will never be lovelier than you are now. We will never be here again.
  • Mortals are easily tempted to pinch the life out of their neighbour's buzzing glory, and think that such killing is no murder.

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