Inefable (en. Ineffable)

/ineˈfable/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to something so extraordinary or astonishing that it cannot be adequately expressed in words.
The love he feels for his son is ineffable.
El amor que siente por su hijo es inefable.
Describes an experience that is so intense that words cannot capture its essence.
The beauty of the landscape was ineffable.
La belleza del paisaje era inefable.
Used for something so surprising that it defies description.
The ineffable sadness he felt was palpable.
La inefable tristeza que sentía era palpable.

Etymology

From Latin 'ineffabilis', meaning 'that cannot be spoken'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ineffable joy
A happiness that cannot be explained.
inefable alegría
ineffable sadness
A sadness so deep that it cannot be put into words.
inefable tristeza
ineffable experience
An experience so intense that it eludes description.
experiencia inefable

Related Words

ineffability
Quality of the ineffable.
inefabilidad
ineffably
Ineffably or in a way that cannot be expressed in words.
inefablemente

Slang Meanings

Expression of awe that cannot be described.
That moment was ineffable, there are simply no words.
Ese momento fue inefable, simplemente no hay palabras.
Something that leaves one speechless.
The view was so beautiful that it was ineffable.
La vista era tan hermosa que era inefable.