ineffable

adjective
ɪˈnɛfəbl

Meaning

Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.
too great, extreme, or beautiful to be expressed in words

Example Sentences

The beauty of the landscape was ineffable.

The beauty of the sunset was ineffable, leaving everyone in awe.

The beauty of the sunset was ineffable.

Example Expressions

ineffable joy

Synonyms

indescribable, inexpressible, unutterable, unspeakable, overwhelming
Entry 1
indescribable, inexpressible
Entry 2
indescribable, unutterable
Entry 3
indescribable, inexpressible, unspeakable, unutterable, overwhelming

Antonyms

expressible, definable, describable
Entry 1
expressible, definable
Entry 2
expressible, describable
Entry 3
describable, expressible

Collocations

ineffable beauty, ineffable joy, ineffable charm, ineffable mystery

Related Vocabularies

not defeated; having never lost; undefeated
Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.
worthy of attention or notice; remarkable
Able to be expressed or measured as a quantity.
Showing compassion or benevolence.
Relating to the earliest ages in history; ancient and primitive.

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