ineffable
Expert/ɪˈnɛfəbəl/
- adjective
- Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words
ineffable in a sentence
- “The ineffable beauty of the sunset left them speechless.”
- “An ineffable beauty descends upon the canyon as the sun begins to set.”
- “Words faltered as they beheld the ineffable marvel of the ancient ruins.”
What does “ineffable” mean?
ineffable (adjective) means too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words. It is pronounced /ɪˈnɛfəbəl/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "ineffable" mean?
- ineffable (adjective) means: Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words
- How do you pronounce "ineffable"?
- "ineffable" is pronounced /ɪˈnɛfəbəl/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "ineffable" in a sentence?
- Here is "ineffable" used in a sentence: The ineffable beauty of the sunset left them speechless.
Learn ineffable and 29,000+ more words with Vocaby.
Pronunciation, examples, and spaced repetition that makes every word stick.