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- [in-ef-uh-buh l]
- /ɪnˈɛf ə bəl/
- /ɪˈnef.ə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-ef-uh-buh l]
- /ɪnˈɛf ə bəl/
Definitions of ineffable word
- adjective ineffable incapable of being expressed or described in words; inexpressible: ineffable joy. 1
- adjective ineffable not to be spoken because of its sacredness; unutterable: the ineffable name of the deity. 1
- noun ineffable Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words. 1
- adjective ineffable impossible to describe 1
- adjective ineffable not allowed to be spoken 1
- adjective ineffable You use ineffable to say that something is so great or extreme that it cannot be described in words. 0
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Origin of ineffable
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
First recorded in 1400-50; late Middle English word from Latin word ineffābilis. See in-3, effable
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Parts of speech for Ineffable
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ineffable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ineffable
adj ineffable
- indescribable — not describable; too extraordinary for description: a scene of indescribable confusion; indescribable euphoria.
- heavenly — of or in the heavens: the heavenly bodies.
- transcendent — going beyond ordinary limits; surpassing; exceeding.
- unspeakable — not speakable; that may not be spoken.
- celestial — of or in the sky or universe, as planets or stars
adjective ineffable
- overwhelming — that overwhelms; overpowering: The temptation to despair may become overwhelming.
- deep — If something is deep, it extends a long way down from the ground or from the top surface of something.
- ethereal — Extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world.
- empyreal — Pertaining to the highest heaven or the empyrean; celestial; sublime; exalted.
- empyrean — Belonging to or deriving from heaven.
Antonyms for ineffable
adj ineffable
- definable — Something that is definable can be described or identified.
- describable — to tell or depict in written or spoken words; give an account of: He described the accident very carefully.
- utterable — to give audible expression to; speak or pronounce: unable to utter her feelings; Words were uttered in my hearing.
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