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

Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin’s totally indescribable HBO series was both a grand evolution of the Tim Robinson experience and a wildly original contribution to what television could be and feel like. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 8 July 2026

The results have often left me highly frustrated, but also have given me indescribable joy at the fact of having absorbed (although only partially, of course) some of the elusive beauty of those marvelous, magical, mysteriously alluring tongues. — Douglas Hofstadter, Time, 30 June 2026

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

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