ineffable — too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈnefəbl/
Korean meaning: 말로 표현할 수 없는, 형언할 수 없는
Korean pronunciation: 이**네**퍼블
Example Sentences
- The comedian's joke was so bad it created an ineffable awkwardness in the room.
- She felt an ineffable sense of accomplishment after finally learning to use chopsticks properly.
- The ineffable nature of love makes it difficult for poets to capture in verse.
ineffable
ADJECTIVE//ɪˈnefəbl//
too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words
an astronomer looks up through a large telescope at an incredible aurora dancing across the dawn sky. Her face shows complete wonder as tears stream down her cheeks from the overwhelming beauty. The aurora swirls in impossible colors that seem to defy description, mixing with shooting stars and distant galaxies. She reaches toward her colleague but finds herself speechless, only able to gesture helplessly at the magnificent sight above. Her colleague stands equally stunned, mouth agape, unable to find any words for what they're witnessing. an experience too great and extreme to be expressed or described in words
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From Latin ineffabilis, meaning 'that cannot be spoken or uttered.' Ancient Romans used this word especially for sacred things that were too holy to be spoken aloud.
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“The comedian's joke was so bad it created an ineffable awkwardness in the room.”
“She felt an ineffable sense of accomplishment after finally learning to use chopsticks properly.”
“The ineffable nature of love makes it difficult for poets to capture in verse.”
“There was something ineffable about the way he ate pizza with a fork that disturbed everyone.”
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