ineffable
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.in·ef·fa·ble
adjective \(ˌ)i-ˈne-fə-bəl\Definition of INEFFABLE
1
a : incapable of being expressed in words : indescribable <ineffable joy> b : unspeakable <ineffable disgust>
2
: not to be uttered : taboo <the ineffable name of Jehovah>
— in·ef·fa·bil·i·ty \-ˌne-fə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
— in·ef·fa·ble·ness \-ˈne-fə-bəl-nəs\ noun
— in·ef·fa·bly \-blē\ adverb
See Examples of INEFFABLE
- <an ineffable beauty descends upon the canyon as the sun begins to set>
Origin of INEFFABLE
Middle English, from Latin ineffabilis, from in- + effabilis capable of being expressed, from effari to speak out, from ex- + fari to speak — more at ban
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to INEFFABLE
- Synonyms
- incommunicable, indefinable, indescribable, inenarrable, inexpressible, nameless, uncommunicable, unspeakable, unutterable
- Antonyms
- communicable, definable, expressible, speakable
Other Religion (Eastern and Other) Terms
Learn More About INEFFABLE
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: ineffaceable
Previous Word in the Dictionary: ineducation
All Words Near: ineffable
Previous Word in the Dictionary: ineducation
All Words Near: ineffable
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up ineffable? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
