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

No matter how much authenticity a film production strives for in a Holocaust drama, the end product will never fully capture the indescribable horrors of the Nazi effort to exterminate Europe’s Jewish population during World War II. —Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025

Changes in estrogen levels during these times can lead to a host of symptoms that could contribute to an indescribable burning sensation. —Cheyenne Buckingham, SELF, 13 May 2025

House of Pizza’s dedicated fans As any local knows, Charlotte’s growth is undeniable and almost indescribable, especially off Central Avenue, where House of Pizza calls home. —Katie Black, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2025

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