December 04, 2026

Ineffable

adjective

Definition

Too great or sacred to express in words; unutterable. Some truths can only be pointed at, not stated.

Example Sentence

“There is an ineffable quality to great music that prevents any description from capturing it.”

Etymology

From Latin ineffabilis, from in- (not) + effabilis (utterable).

Scrabble Score

I1N1E1F4F4A1B3L1E1

INEFFABLE scores 17 points in Scrabble.

Synonyms & Related Words

unspeakable inexpressible beyond words profound

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