indescribable

[in-di-skrahy-buh-buhl]

adjective

1. not describable; too extraordinary for description.

   a scene of indescribable confusion; indescribable euphoria.

   Synonyms: unutterable, indefinable, overwhelming

indescribable

/ ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl /

adjective

1. beyond description; too intense, extreme, etc, for words

Other Word Forms

• indescribability noun
• indescribableness noun
• indescribably adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of indescribable¹

First recorded in 1785–95; in- ³ + describable ( def. )

Example Sentences

"There are no words to describe the feeling today. It's indescribable, like spontaneous joy, excitement, tears," said Rachel Peery, 49, an employee in the tech sector.

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In an online statement, Vijay said his heart was "broken" and he was in "unbearable, indescribable pain and sorrow."

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The feeling of shock is exhausting, especially in these indescribable circumstances we are living in.

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The King welcomed Zelensky to his Sandringham estate in Norfolk in March, having previously said Ukraine had faced "indescribable aggression" from Russia.

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"It's been a year's turnaround. To be in the final is just indescribable, honestly."

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Related Words

• ineffable 
• sublime 
• unspeakable