inexpressible

adjective

in·​ex·​press·​ible ˌi-nik-ˈspre-sə-bəl 

: not capable of being expressed : indescribable

inexpressible joy

inexpressibility

ˌi-nik-ˌspre-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

inexpressibleness

ˌi-nik-ˈspre-sə-bəl-nəs 

noun

inexpressibly

ˌi-nik-ˈspre-sə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms

• incommunicable
• indefinable
• indescribable
• ineffable
• inenarrable
• nameless
• uncommunicable
• unspeakable
• unutterable

Examples of inexpressible in a Sentence

overcome by an inexpressible awe at the sight of the thunderous waterfall

Recent Examples on the Web

And to my ears (and my inexpressible relief), Sanderlin’s does just that, taking my story from one body to another, just like a book might. —Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 6 July 2024

The void left by her absence over the years is inexpressible. —CBS News, 9 Jan. 2024

Set against Australia’s breath-taking, natural landscape and with native wildflowers and plants providing a way to express the inexpressible, this enthralling family drama spans decades. —Josie Howell | [e-mail], al, 1 Aug. 2023

There was a graceful finality about her performance, a melancholy blend of joy and loss that seemed to capture the inexpressible, exquisite heartbreak of grief and nostalgia. —Ew Staff, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

inexpressible

adjective

in·​ex·​press·​ible ˌin-ik-ˈspres-ə-bəl 

: impossible to express : indescribable

inexpressible joy

inexpressibly

-blē 

adverb