Indescribably Meaning in English

word

US

ˌɪn.dɪˈskraɪ.bəb.li

in-di-SKRY-bub-lee

UK

ˌɪndɪskɹˈaɪbəbli

in-di-SKRY-bub-lee

Definition

In a way that cannot be explained or described in words because it is so extreme, intense, or unique.

Usage & Nuances

Used for emotions, experiences, or qualities that seem beyond words. Often precedes adjectives (e.g., 'indescribably beautiful'). Sounds formal or literary, not used in everyday casual speech. Avoid using for things that are easily described.

• Spanish: indescriptiblemente - de manera indescriptible
• Portuguese (BR): indescritivelmente - de forma indescritível
• Portuguese (PT): indescritivelmente - de modo indescritível
• Chinese (Simplified): 难以形容地 - 无法描述地
• Chinese (Traditional): 難以形容地 - 無法描述地
• Hindi: अवर्णनीय रूप से
• Arabic: بشكل لا يوصف
• Bengali: অবর্ণনীয়ভাবে - বর্ণনাতীতভাবে
• Russian: неописуемо - словами не передать
• Japanese: 言葉では言い表せないほど - 言葉にできないほど
• Vietnamese: không thể diễn tả được - không sao tả xiết
• Korean: 형용할 수 없을 정도로 - 말로 다 할 수 없을 만큼
• Turkish: tarifsiz bir şekilde - kelimelerle anlatılamayacak şekilde
• Urdu: ناقابلِ بیان طور پر - الفاظ میں نہ بیان کیا جا سکے
• Indonesian: tak terlukiskan - tak terkatakan

Example Sentences

The view from the mountain was indescribably beautiful.

basic

She was indescribably happy when she saw her family.

basic

I felt indescribably tired after the journey.

basic

The food at that restaurant was indescribably delicious.

natural

I was indescribably nervous before my first big speech.

natural

Watching the sunrise over the ocean made me feel indescribably peaceful.

natural