ineffable
/ɪˈnɛfəbəl/
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Type
Adjective
Meaning
Too great, powerful, or beautiful to be expressed or described in words.
Standing at the edge of the Grand Canyon, she felt an ineffable sense of awe.
How it's used
Commonly modifies abstract nouns such as joy, sadness, beauty, or mystery.
Collocations
- ineffable joy
- ineffable beauty
- ineffable sadness
- ineffable grace
Synonyms
- indescribable
- inexpressible
- unutterable
- beyond words
Antonyms
- describable
- definable
- expressible