Indescribably: meaning, definitions and examples

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indescribably

 

[ ɪnˈdɛskrɪbəbli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

degree of description

Indescribably means in a way that cannot be described or expressed in words. It is often used to emphasize the intensity or extremity of a feeling or situation.

Synonyms

incomprehensibly, inexpressibly, unutterably

Examples of usage

  • The beauty of the sunset was indescribably stunning.
  • She felt indescribably happy on her wedding day.
  • The pain was indescribably intense after the accident.

Translations

Translations of the word "indescribably" in other languages:

🇵🇹 indescritivelmente

🇮🇳 अवर्णनीय रूप से

🇩🇪 unbeschreiblich

🇮🇩 tak terlukiskan

🇺🇦 недосказано

🇵🇱 niedescribowalnie

🇯🇵 言葉では表現できないほど

🇫🇷 indescriptiblement

🇪🇸 indescriptiblemente

🇹🇷 tarif edilemez şekilde

🇰🇷 형언할 수 없을 정도로

🇸🇦 بشكل لا يوصف

🇨🇿 nepopisně

🇸🇰 nedeskriptívne

🇨🇳 无法形容地

🇸🇮 neopisno

🇮🇸 ólýsanlega

🇰🇿 сипаттауға болмайтындай

🇬🇪 უწერელად

🇦🇿 təsvir edilə bilməz

🇲🇽 indescriptiblemente

Etymology

The word 'indescribably' is derived from the adjective 'indescribable', which has its roots in the Latin word 'describere', meaning 'to write down' or 'to describe'. The prefix 'in-' means 'not', so 'indescribable' literally means 'not able to be described'. The adverb form, 'indescribably', encapsulates this meaning while adding the aspect of manner, indicating that something is so extreme, vast, or remarkable that it eludes verbal expression. This term has been used in English since the early 19th century, reflecting the human experience of encountering phenomena that defy simple explanation or categorization.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,902, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.