english word · 2026-08-02
Ineffable
adjective
Meaning
Too great, powerful, or beautiful to be expressed or described in words. It refers to thoughts or emotions that transcend the limits of language.
Etymology
From the Latin 'ineffabilis', meaning 'unutterable', from 'in-' (not) and 'effabilis' (speakable).
Examples
"As she stood before the ancient cathedral, she was overcome by an ineffable sense of peace."
"The artist tried to capture the ineffable joy of a newborn's first smile on his canvas."
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