Indescribable Meaning in English

word

US

ˌɪndɪsˈkɹaɪbəbəɫ

in-dis-KRY-buh-buhl

UK

ˌɪndɪskɹˈaɪbəbəl

in-dis-KRY-buh-buhl

Definition

Impossible to describe in words, usually because it is very unusual, amazing, or intense.

Usage & Nuances

Used for strong emotions or impressive experiences that words can't capture, like 'indescribable joy.' More formal and literary than casual. Avoid for simple things—reserve for really special situations.

• Spanish: indescriptible - inexpresable
• Portuguese (BR): indescritível - inexplicável
• Portuguese (PT): indescritível - inexplicável
• Chinese (Simplified): 难以形容的 - 无法描述的
• Chinese (Traditional): 難以形容的 - 無法描述的
• Hindi: अवर्णनीय - बताने में असमर्थ
• Arabic: لا يوصف - لا يمكن وصفه
• Bengali: অবর্ণনীয়
• Russian: неописуемый - невыразимый
• Japanese: 言葉では言い表せない
• Vietnamese: không thể diễn tả được - không thể mô tả
• Korean: 형언할 수 없는
• Turkish: tarif edilemez - anlatılamaz
• Urdu: ناقابلِ بیان - ناقابلِ توصیف
• Indonesian: tak terlukiskan - tak terbayangkan

Example Sentences

The beauty of the sunset was indescribable.

basic

He felt an indescribable happiness when he saw his family.

basic

The pain was indescribable.

basic

Her reaction to the news was indescribable—she just burst into tears.

natural

There are some moments in life that are simply indescribable.

natural

The taste was so unique, it was almost indescribable.

natural