Indecible (en. Unspeakable)
/in.deˈθi.ble/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That which cannot be said or expressed.
The beauty of the landscape was indescribable.
La belleza del paisaje era indecible.
That which escapes the ability to be described.
I felt an indescribable emotion when I saw him again.
Sentía una emoción indecible al verlo de nuevo.
Impossible to adequately communicate.
The pain I felt was indescribable.
El dolor que sentía era indecible.
Etymology
It comes from Latin 'indecibilis', which means 'cannot be said'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
indescribable joy
Joy that cannot be expressed in words.
indecible alegría
indescribable sadness
Sadness so deep that it cannot be described.
indecible tristeza
indescribable love
Love so great that it escapes description.
indecible amor
Related Words
inexpressible
That which cannot be expressed.
inexpresable
indescribable
That which cannot be described.
indescriptible
ineffable
That which cannot be recounted.
inefable
Slang Meanings
Refers to something so overwhelming that it cannot be talked about.
After that news, her joy was indescribable.
Después de esa noticia, su alegría era indecible.
Used to describe amazing situations.
The party was so incredible that it was indescribable.
La fiesta fue tan increíble que fue indecible.