immune

Definition

  • adjective: not capable of being affected by a disease
  • adjective: marked by protection
  • usually + 'to'
  • synonyms: free, chartered, excepted

Examples

  • The court ruled that he was 'immune from' prosecution [=that he could not be prosecuted] because of his diplomatic status.

  • She is 'immune to' the power of advertising.

  • They are 'immune to' persuasion/criticism.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Yes, it's a fine product. I saw you on The Tonight Show a couple of weeks ago. I was watching the show with my son Donald. He's got this rare immune deficiency in his blood. The damnedest thing. Doctors say he has to live in a plastic bubble. Can you imagine that? A bubble. - A bubble? (..)
    1992 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Bubble Boy Season: 4 Episode 7