ineffable

adjective
UK: /ɪˈnefəbəl/
US: /ɪnˈefəbəl/

  1. Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.

    1. The joy was ineffable.
    2. The ineffable beauty of the sunset left us speechless, struggling to capture its essence.

Synonyms

indescribable unutterable inexpressible unspeakable

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "ineffable" is /ɪˈnefəbəl/ in British English and /ɪnˈefəbəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ineffable": indescribable, unutterable, inexpressible, unspeakable.

Example usage of "ineffable": "The joy was ineffable.". More examples on the page.