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wotw: ineffable

word of the week: ineffable
word of the week: ineffable

Pronunciation: in-ef-uh-buhl

 

Definition: Ineffable describes something that is too great, extraordinary, or sublime to be expressed in words or described adequately; beyond the ability of language to capture or convey.

 

Part of speech: Adjective

 

Synonyms: indescribable, inexpressible, beyond words, transcendent, sublime, unspeakable, unutterable, beyond description, awe-inspiring

 

Antonyms: describable, expressible, ordinary, mundane, common, comprehensible, understandable, explainable

 

Example: The beauty of the sunrise over the mountains was ineffable, leaving the hikers in awe of nature's grandeur.

 

"Ineffable" is commonly used to describe experiences, feelings, or qualities that are so profound, extraordinary, or sublime that they defy description or are beyond the scope of human language.

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