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

There has been an indescribable joy sweeping New York City as of late, thanks to an unprecedented week of athletic endeavors. — Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 18 June 2026

From there, make room for Karolina Wydra, in a very tricky and indescribable Pluribus role; Allison Janney as the ultimate sparring partner in The Diplomat; and Amanda Peet, constantly threatening to steal Your Friends and Neighbors entirely. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026

To celebrate that person is an indescribable feeling. — Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026

For David and Tara Heidenreich, the moment their son Eli became a Steeler was nearly indescribable. — Ross Guidotti, CBS News, 27 Apr. 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