indescribable

adjective in·de·scrib·able \ ˌin-di-ˈskrī-bə-bəl \

Updated on: 18 May 2018

Definition of indescribable

1 : that cannot be described

an indescribable sensation

2 : surpassing description

indescribable joy

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indescribableness

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indescribably

play \ˌin-di-ˈskrī-bə-blē\ adverb

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Examples of indescribable in a Sentence

the indescribable immensity of Mount Everest

Recent Examples of indescribable from the Web

Get our daily newsletter The drama of those days was, literally, indescribable.

— The Economist, "Romania’s ex-president, Ion Iliescu, goes on trial," 3 May 2018
Being present for the birth of your child is obviously an indescribable experience.

— korin miller, SELF, "Why It’s So Important That Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Did Skin-to-Skin Contact With His New Daughter," 25 Apr. 2018
By saving species, zoos and aquariums also preserve the indescribable connection between people and animals, which has inspired generations of the young and young-at-heart.

— robin ganzert, Fortune, "Commentary: Want to Save the Earth? Start With Your Local Zoo.," 22 Apr. 2018
Clair brought to what now can be heard as a magnificent musical representation of the indescribable process of enlightenment.

— mark swed, latimes.com, "The Pacific Symphony lives up to its name, with the help of India," 13 Apr. 2018
Residents are lifting one another up in the face of indescribable loss.

— holly v. hays, Indianapolis Star, "'Lebanon’s heart is broken': Small town healing after 3 deaths rock Boone County," 7 Mar. 2018
Perreault, who played with 684-goal scorer Teemu Selanne in Anaheim, said Ovechkin reaching 600 so quickly was indescribable.

— stephen whyno, chicagotribune.com, "Alex Ovechkin joins NHL's exclusive 600-goal club," 12 Mar. 2018
But for all her characters’ insecurities and anxieties, Laufer suggests that life can be filled with indescribable joy, as well.

— david lyman, Cincinnati.com, "Review: 'Be Here Now' is clever, soul-searching, filled with laughter," 16 Feb. 2018
In the 29th minute, with unbelievable composure and indescribable control, the 'Egyptian King' tricked and flicked the ball over Sá, juggled it in front of the goal, before cooly slotting it into the back of the net.

— SI.com, "Porto 0-5 Liverpool: Sadio Mane's Hat Trick Inspires Reds to Impressive Champions League Win," 14 Feb. 2018

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