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    Indescriptible (en. Indescribable)

    /ɛ̃.de.s.kʁi.ptibl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Something that cannot be described, too complex or unique to be expressed in words.
    The beauty of the landscape was indescribable.
    La beauté du paysage était indescriptible.
    Something that escapes words, due to its intensity or quality.
    He felt an indescribable joy at the sight of his child.
    Il a ressenti une joie indescriptible à la vue de son enfant.
    An event or experience so astonishing that it cannot be summarized.
    The concert was indescribable, an unforgettable experience.
    Le concert était indescriptible, une expérience inoubliable.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'indescriptibilis', formed from 'in-' (negation) and 'descriptus' (described).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    an indescribable moment
    an exceptional moment, too beautiful to be explained.
    un moment indescriptible
    an indescribable joy
    a feeling of happiness so great that it cannot be put into words.
    une joie indescriptible
    an indescribable beauty
    a beauty so impressive that it defies description.
    une beauté indescriptible

    Related Words

    indescribability
    The quality of being indescribable.
    indescriptibilité
    to describe
    To explain or represent with words.
    décrire
    ineffable
    Which cannot be expressed with words.
    inexprimable

    Slang Meanings

    It's too much for words.
    His talent is indescribable, it's too much for words.
    Son talent est indescriptible, c'est trop pour les mots.
    Beyond description.
    The atmosphere was indescribable, beyond description.
    L'ambiance était indescriptible, au-delà de la description.