How do you pronounce ineffable?

ineffable is pronounced as /ɪˈnɛf.ə.bəl/.

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ineffable

✨ineffable

adjective

/ɪˈnɛf.ə.bəl/

Inedible ineffective

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Meaning

too great, extreme, or beautiful to be expressed in words

Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.

Example Sentences

The beauty of the sunset was ineffable.

The beauty of the landscape was ineffable.

The beauty of the sunset was ineffable, leaving everyone in awe.

Example Expressions

ineffable joy

Synonyms

indescribable, inexpressible, unspeakable, unutterable, overwhelming

Entry 1

indescribable, inexpressible, unspeakable, unutterable, overwhelming

Entry 2

indescribable, inexpressible

Entry 3

indescribable, unutterable

Antonyms

describable, expressible, definable

Entry 1

describable, expressible

Entry 2

expressible, definable

Entry 3

expressible, describable

Collocations

ineffable beauty, ineffable joy, ineffable charm, ineffable mystery

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having complete knowledge; all-knowing

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Full of danger or risk; precarious.

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