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Learn “Ineffable”

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Ineffable

adjective/in-ef-uh-buhl/

Meaning

too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.

In context

The beauty of the landscape was ineffable.

Remember it

In- (not) + effable (speakable): ineffable feelings are simply too big for words.

Use it well

Use for overwhelming beauty, joy or wonder: 'ineffable beauty'; a lift-your-essay word.