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Definition of inexpressible
inexpressible
/ˌɪnɪkˈsprɛsəbəl/
in · ex · press · i · ble
Adverb:inexpressibly
inexpressible Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
5
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• adjective
1
Too strong, profound, or overwhelming to be conveyed or described in words.
Example
"Seeing her family reunited after years of separation brought a sense of inexpressible relief."
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Word Origin & Etymology
First recorded in the early 17th century, formed from the Latin prefix in- ('not') and expressible, ultimately deriving from Latin exprimere ('to press out' or 'to represent clearly').
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inexpressible. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inexpressible