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

There was an indescribable love that somehow softened the sharpest edges of a beautiful nightmare. —Carissa Talmage, People.com, 2 May 2025

While there have been heartbreaking moments and indescribable pain at times, there have been many triumphant comebacks and successes that far overshadow the low points. —Diane Sparacio, Health, 16 Apr. 2025

Typically, Soto will show up alone, with loads of fresh flowers and laminated pictures of victims, when something indescribable happens — strangers off the street offer to help set up the display, each taking a moment to contribute to this memorial. —Megan Forrester, ABC News, 6 Feb. 2025

This sends Charlie down a rabbit hole of indescribable grief. —Pete Hammond, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for indescribable

• ascribable
• describable

Kids Definition

indescribable

adjective

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

: impossible to describe

indescribable beauty

indescribably

-bə-blē 

adverb