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ineffable adj

Ineffable means too great or intense to describe in words. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of ineffable

  • too great or intense to describe in words

Usage examples of ineffable

The view from the summit was ineffable; “beautiful” did not begin to describe it.

She felt an ineffable joy when she held her newborn child for the first time.

The silence after the performance had an ineffable quality, as if no one wanted words to break it.

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