english word · 2026-06-12

Ineffable

adjective

Meaning

Too great, powerful, or beautiful to be described or expressed in words. It refers to a profound emotional experience that transcends language.

From the Latin 'ineffabilis', where 'in-' means 'not' and 'effabilis' means 'utterable'.

"Standing on the edge of the canyon at sunset, she felt an ineffable sense of peace that no photograph could capture."

"The pianist’s performance evoked an ineffable sadness that left the audience in complete silence."

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