inenarrable

adjective

ˌi-ni-ˈner-ə-bəl How to pronounce inenarrable (audio)
Definition of inenarrablenext
as in incredible
beyond the power to describe the filmmaker's decision to depict the essentially inenarrable phenomenon called love by means of a series of lush metaphors

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  1. incredible
  2. unspeakable
  3. indescribable
  4. ineffable
Adjective
  • Within a few years, Torra was playing in metal bands across Long Island, belting out songs by Skid Row, Cinderella, Ratt, and yes, Quiet Riot, with incredible power and force.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026
  • There are so many incredible materials for artists here, all for free.
    — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of incredible
Adjective
  • At the heart of this speculative novel is an unspeakable atrocity that serves as the premise of Kathy’s life.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 28 Sep. 2026
  • After the complex chain of causes that the rest of the film has detailed, this final image stands as a single unspeakable effect.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of unspeakable
Adjective
  • Playing college football has made an indescribable impact on my life.
    — The Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Her life and legacy of joy and creativity had an indescribable impact on the world.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of indescribable
Adjective
  • All share a similar ineffable sweetbitterness and its attendant experiences.
    — Tamar Adler, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Loving your work is great, but career obsession can be its own form of sterility; corporations aren’t people, and most employers would sooner lay you off than understand your ineffable you-ness.
    — Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of ineffable
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