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

Definition of indescribable

1 :that cannot be described

an indescribable sensation

2 :surpassing description

indescribable joy

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the indescribable immensity of Mount Everest

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The joy felt by myself and thousands of others in the stands and across Scotland was … indescribable.

— peter king, SI.com, "The MMQB Mailbag: NFL Quarterback Contracts Are Monopoly Money," 30 Aug. 2017
On the positive side of the equation, what continually surprises me is the mind-body alignment that brought about an indescribable amount of inner peace and calm.

— marceline cook, SELF, "10 Transgender People Share What They Wish They Knew Before Transitioning," 29 Aug. 2017
There was something indescribable within him that wanted plenty of room to grow as a person, and expand the horizons of his possibilities.

— loren a. yadon, idahostatesman, "Prayer is powerful but should be used properly," 4 Aug. 2017
Few experiences in life are indescribable; experiencing a total eclipse of the sun is one.

— bob ryan, Washington Post, "Witnessing the indescribable: Why I’ve chased solar eclipses all over the world," 20 July 2017
The acute physical pain that the water-sucking bacteria cause is almost indescribable.

— laurie garrett, Fortune, "Cholera Is Slaughtering Yemen and We’re Letting It Happen," 13 July 2017
A new sci-fi epic of fantastic planets, indescribable aliens, and thrilling adventure is coming to the U.S. this month—and there's not a lightsaber in sight.

— john wenz, Popular Mechanics, "The Lasting Impact of the Little-Known French Sci-Fi Comic 'Valérian'," 5 July 2017
CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio -- There's something almost indescribable about the feeling of two vastly talented artists performing together.

— mira kuhar, cleveland.com, "Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds delight fans with acoustic show at Blossom Music Center (photos)," 15 June 2017
For some indescribable reason, there’s olive oil powder on my dessert plate.

— allyson reedy, The Know, "21 places to get a great burger in Colorado," 26 May 2017

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First Known Use of indescribable

1751

indescribable Synonyms

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incommunicable, indefinable, ineffable, inenarrable, inexpressible, nameless, uncommunicable, unspeakable, unutterable

Antonyms

communicable, definable, expressible, speakable

Related Words

unsayable; inconceivable, incredible, unbelievable, unimaginable, unthinkable; inexplicable, unexplainable; characterless, featureless, nondescript

Near Antonyms

conceivable, imaginable, thinkable

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Definition of indescribable for English Language Learners

: impossible to describe : very great or extreme

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

Definition of indescribable for Students

:impossible to describe

indescribable beauty

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