Definition

The quality of being too great or extreme to be expressed in words; something that cannot be described or explained.

Example

The beauty of the sunset was filled with ineffableness, leaving everyone speechless.

Conversation

Have you ever experienced something that felt beyond words?

Absolutely! It's like a moment of pure joy that leaves you speechless.

Exactly! I think that’s the ineffableness of certain experiences.

Right? Some things are just too profound to describe.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ineffableness → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not), "effari" (meaning to speak out), and "-ness" (meaning the state of). The word describes the state of being unable to be expressed in words or spoken about.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') being able to 'speak out' ('effari') — that's why ineffableness means something that cannot be expressed in words.

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