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ineffable

UK
/ɪˈnɛf.ə.bəl/
US
/ɪˈnɛf.ə.bəl/

Translations

ineffableadjective
UK
/ɪˈnɛf.ə.bəl/
US
/ɪˈnɛf.ə.bəl/
The beauty of the sunset was ineffable, leaving everyone speechless.
La beauté du coucher de soleil était inexprimable, laissant tout le monde sans voix.
Her ineffable joy was visible in her smile.
Sa joie indicible se lisait sur son sourire.
Additional translations
ineffableSoutenu et littéraire.
inprononçableUsage surtout religieux ou archaïque, pour un nom qu’on ne doit pas prononcer.
Synonyms
unspeakable
beyond words
unutterable
indescribable
inexpressible

Definitions

ineffableadjective
Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.
The beauty of the sunset was ineffable, leaving everyone speechless.
Not to be uttered; taboo.
The ineffable name of the deity was considered sacred and not spoken aloud.
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