indescribable

adjective

in·​de·​scrib·​able ˌin-di-ˈskrī-bə-bəl 

1

: that cannot be described

an indescribable sensation

2

: surpassing description

indescribable joy

indescribableness noun

indescribably

ˌin-di-ˈskrī-bə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms

• incommunicable
• indefinable
• ineffable
• inenarrable
• inexpressible
• nameless
• uncommunicable
• unspeakable
• unutterable

Examples of indescribable in a Sentence

the indescribable immensity of Mount Everest

Recent Examples on the Web

And this Sweater Weather candle from Bath & Body Works captures that indescribable feeling of wrapping yourself in a giant slouchy sweater or sweatshirt and lounging on the porch or couch. —Michelle Mastro, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2024

The strength and fearlessness of the others filled me with an almost indescribable envy. —Anna Wiener, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2024

But, for some reason, her energy was so similar to Maisy in this indescribable way. —Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2024

Almost a decade ago, an indescribable but unusual commercial for Nongshim instant noodles developed a Fantasia cult following. —Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 1 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

indescribable

adjective

in·​de·​scrib·​able ˌin-di-ˈskrī-bə-bəl 

: impossible to describe

indescribable beauty

indescribably

-bə-blē 

adverb