oblivion
noun
the state of being completely forgotten or unknown.
self-oblivion
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a word derived from
oblivion.
Example Sentences
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Seek that self-oblivion which comes from self being swallowed up in the thought of the Lord.
From Expositions of Holy Scripture by Alexander Maclaren
This utter self-oblivion came suddenly; it was not fainting, for I did not fall to the ground, did not move an inch from my place.
From The Queen of Hearts by Wilkie Collins
He had had plenty of leisure on his hands; and thirty years ago, in New York, a young man of leisure had reason to be thankful for aids to self-oblivion.
From Washington Square by Henry James
By a blessed paradox it is sure to prove the secret of a true self-oblivion; for it means for certain, among other things, a truer and fuller sight of Him.
From To My Younger Brethren Chapters on Pastoral Life and Work by H. C. G. (Handley Carr Glyn) Moule
He closed the festival with a visit to the theater, a supper in mixed company, total self-oblivion, a bed at a tavern, and a blinding headache the next morning.
From Hide and Seek by Wilkie Collins
