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indescribable

15 synonyms and 8 antonyms for indescribable, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adj — So extreme, unusual, or overwhelming that it is very hard to put into words.

Synonyms

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

Antonyms

describable common definable expected nameable expressible normal specifiable

How to use indescribable

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

indescribable joy indescribable beauty an indescribable feeling

Etymology

From in- ("not") + describe + -able.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “indescribable” mean?

The word “indescribable” means so extreme, unusual, or overwhelming that it is very hard to put into words. In plain terms, too intense, beautiful, or strange to explain properly in words.

How do you pronounce “indescribable”?

“Indescribable” is pronounced ihn-dih-SKREYE-buhbl (/ɪndɪˈskɹaɪbəbl̩/ in IPA).

How do you use “indescribable” in a sentence?

Here is “indescribable” used in a sentence: “The view from the summit was indescribable.”

What is another word for “indescribable”?

Words with a similar meaning to “indescribable” include undescribable, ineffable, indefinable, indicible, inexpressible and inenarrable.

What is the opposite of “indescribable”?

The opposite of “indescribable” — its antonyms — are describable, common, definable, expected and nameable.

What part of speech is “indescribable”?

“Indescribable” is an adjective.

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