indescribable

adjective

in·​de·​scrib·​able ˌin-di-ˈskrī-bə-bəl 

1

: that cannot be described

an indescribable sensation

2

: surpassing description

indescribable joy

indescribableness noun

indescribably

ˌin-di-ˈskrī-bə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms

• incommunicable
• indefinable
• ineffable
• inenarrable
• inexpressible
• nameless
• uncommunicable
• unspeakable
• unutterable

Examples of indescribable in a Sentence

the indescribable immensity of Mount Everest

Recent Examples on the Web

By Sam Reed Chalamet attended this event with an almost indescribable style that, at first glance, called his aesthetic taste and the veracity of his new blond hair into question. —María Munsuri, Glamour, 14 Dec. 2024

Many who’ve just been released report indescribable killings and torture in hellish living conditions. —John Fund, National Review, 9 Dec. 2024

Among the most-read:Thousands gather to watch 'indescribable' total solar eclipse in Indianapolis #4. —Joe Mutascio, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Dec. 2024

Another recent work, Goblin Girl (2021), shows a green-skinned creature, her face scrunched up in an indescribable expression—a silly grin, perhaps, or maybe something more menacing. —Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 21 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

indescribable

adjective

in·​de·​scrib·​able ˌin-di-ˈskrī-bə-bəl 

: impossible to describe

indescribable beauty

indescribably

-bə-blē 

adverb