indefinable
adjective
in·de·fin·able
ˌin-di-ˈfī-nə-bəl 
: incapable of being precisely described or analyzed
indefinable feelings
an indefinable concept
indefinable
noun
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Examples of indefinable in a Sentence
He has an indefinable quality that draws people to him.
some indefinable quality makes that movie star very appealing
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Abstract images composed of indefinable light and inky darkness recur as well, even in his later multiscreen video installations, which are more narrative-driven.
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Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2019
When the two creatives become housemates, an indefinable friendship sparks.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 24 June 2024
The Coens are true American classics, indefinable and incomparable.
—Tim Moffatt, EW.com, 26 Jan. 2024
Pitt, at the time, was in his early 30s and gaining notice for being incredibly handsome and in possession of the indefinable charisma that makes a movie star.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2024
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Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2019
When the two creatives become housemates, an indefinable friendship sparks.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 24 June 2024
The Coens are true American classics, indefinable and incomparable.
—Tim Moffatt, EW.com, 26 Jan. 2024
Pitt, at the time, was in his early 30s and gaining notice for being incredibly handsome and in possession of the indefinable charisma that makes a movie star.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2024
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“Indefinable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indefinable. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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indefinable
adjective
in·de·fin·able
ˌin-di-ˈfī-nə-bəl
: incapable of being exactly described or analyzed
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