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indescribable

in·desc·ri·bable

UK/ɪndɪˈskɹaɪbəbl̩/ US/ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbʌbʌl/ uncommon

adjective

1.

defying expression or description

  • “indefinable yearnings”
  • “indescribable beauty”
  • “ineffable ecstasy”
  • “inexpressible anguish”
  • “unspeakable happiness”
  • “unutterable contempt”
  • “a thing of untellable splendor”

Origin

From in- + describe + -able.

Phrases

  • lost for words

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