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 of indescribable

• incredible
• unspeakable
• inexpressible
• ineffable
• unutterable
• indefinable

Examples of indescribable in a Sentence

the indescribable immensity of Mount Everest

Recent Examples on the Web

Playing college football has made an indescribable impact on my life. — The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026

Her life and legacy of joy and creativity had an indescribable impact on the world. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026

The brain-squeezing rush of those starts is nearly indescribable. — Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 15 July 2026

Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin’s totally indescribable HBO series was both a grand evolution of the Tim Robinson experience and a wildly original contribution to what television could be and feel like. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 8 July 2026

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