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inexpressible
[ in-ik-spres-uh-buhl ]
adjective
- not expressible; incapable of being uttered or described in words:
a scene of inexpressible beauty.
noun
- inexpressibles, Archaic. trousers; pants.
inexpressible
/ ˌɪnɪkˈsprɛsəbəl /
adjective
- too great, etc, to be expressed or uttered; indescribable
Derived Forms
- ˌinexˌpressiˈbility, noun
- ˌinexˈpressibly, adverb
Other Words From
- inex·pressi·bili·ty inex·pressi·ble·ness noun
- inex·pressi·bly adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of inexpressible1
Example Sentences
Widhalm came up with Amazing Awaits, a silent film that uses water as a metaphor for all that is verbally inexpressible.
But at intervals I still felt an inexpressible longing to see or hear from my mother.
The time had been when the proclamation of a republic would have filled her soul with inexpressible joy.
He therefore followed this, and in a short time had the inexpressible satisfaction and good fortune to find the captain.
He looked at her with a grave smile, which did not enliven his thoughtful eyes, but gave an inexpressible sweetness to his face.
Keppel's return has occasioned infinite and inexpressible consternation, which gradually changes into discontent against him.
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