indescribable
gb/ˌɪndɪskɹˈaɪbəbəl/ us/ˌɪndɪskɹˈaɪbəbəl/
B2
Anglais
~ 8500
Sens
0 sens
adjective
B2
property
1
Too unusual or intense to describe
So strong, special, or strange that you cannot easily explain it in words.
Schéma d’usage :
[something] is indescribable
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes write *undescribable*, but the correct form is *indescribable*. Another mistake is thinking *indescribable* is only used for negative things; in fact, it is common with both positive and negative nouns, such as *indescribable joy* and *indescribable horror*.
Synonymes
inexpressible (Slightly more formal; focuses on not being able to put something into words.)
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beyond words (Informal and emotional; often used in speech to stress strong feelings.)
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unspeakable (Usually used for very shocking or terrible things, often stronger and more negative than "indescribable.")
Antonymes
describable (Direct opposite; something that can be clearly described in words.)
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expressible (Emphasizes that the feeling or idea can be put into words, the opposite of being beyond words.)
Collocations
indescribable beauty
|indescribable feeling
|indescribable joy
|indescribable pain
|indescribable horror
|almost indescribable
Thèmes
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- The view from the top of the mountain was indescribable; no photo could ever capture it.
- She felt an indescribable joy when she finally held her newborn baby.
- There was an indescribable tension in the room as they waited for the verdict.
- The smell in the abandoned house was indescribable, a mix of dust, mold, and something worse.
- His kindness during that difficult time left an indescribable impression on me.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The sunset was so beautiful it was indescribable.
- I felt an indescribable fear when the lights went out.
- Her happiness on her wedding day was indescribable.
- The taste of the dish was indescribable; I had never tried anything like it.
- There was an indescribable silence after he finished speaking.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
indescribable
API
GB/ˌɪndɪskɹˈaɪbəbəl/
US/ˌɪndɪskɹˈaɪbəbəl/
Syllabes et accentuation
in - des - crib - able (4 syllabes)
Stress on 3rd syllable (crib)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: indescribable
Famille de mots
Core family
Related words
describable
adjective
descriptively
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
indescribably
adverb
Expressions
an indescribable feeling
1/ən ˌɪndɪskɹˈaɪbəbəl fˈilɪŋ/
fixed phrase
A feeling too hard to explain
A very strong or special feeling that you cannot easily explain in words.
Exemples
- Standing on the stage for the first time gave her an indescribable feeling.
- When I heard the news, I had an indescribable feeling of both relief and sadness.