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indescribable

/ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/
in · de · scrib · a · ble
Adverb:indescribably
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• adjective

1

Too unusual, extreme, or intense to be adequately described in words.

Example

"Reaching the mountain summit at sunrise offered a moment of indescribable beauty."

2

Lacking distinctive qualities or clear boundaries, making it difficult to classify or explain.

Example

"The antique vase was painted a strange, indescribable shade between green and gray."

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• Rhymes for indescribable

• Nearby Words

independence
independent
independently
indescribable
indescribably
indestructibility
indestructible

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 18th century from the prefix 'in-' (meaning 'not') and 'describable', ultimately tracing back to the Latin verb 'describere', meaning 'to write down' or 'to copy off'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Indescribable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/indescribable
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