December 21, 2026

Ineffable

adjective

Definition

Too great to be expressed in words. The truly ineffable asks us to stay silent and simply be present to it.

Example Sentence

“The kindness she had been shown was so unexpected and so complete that it felt ineffable.”

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 boundless

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