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    Ineffable (en. Ineffable)

    inɛfa.bəl

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That which cannot be described or expressed in words.
    The beauty of this landscape is ineffable.
    La beauté de ce paysage est ineffable.
    That which evokes great admiration or deep respect.
    She experienced an ineffable joy at this news.
    Elle a éprouvé une joie ineffable à cette nouvelle.
    That which is inexpressible, beyond any description.
    His grief was ineffable after the loss.
    Son chagrin était ineffable après la perte.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'ineffabilis', composed of 'in-' (negation) and 'effabilis' (that which can be expressed).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ineffable joy
    A joy so intense that it cannot be described.
    ineffable joie
    ineffable beauty
    A beauty that surpasses anything that can be said.
    ineffable beauté

    Related Words

    effable
    That which can be expressed in words.
    effable
    inexpressible
    That which cannot be expressed.
    inexprimable

    Slang Meanings

    Extremely impressive.
    This concert was ineffable, I have never felt such energy.
    Ce concert était ineffable, je n'ai jamais ressenti une telle énergie.
    A situation so bizarre that it cannot be described.
    It was an ineffable experience, almost like a dream.
    C'était une expérience ineffable, presque comme un rêve.