Indescribable

Pronunciation: /ɪndɪˈskraɪbəl/

Definitions of indescribable

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, in this case, 'indescribable' describes something that cannot be described in words

Example Sentences

A1 The fireworks display was indescribable.

A2 The beauty of the sunset was indescribable.

B1 The feeling of love is often indescribable.

B2 The taste of the exotic dish was indescribable.

C1 The impact of the art installation was indescribable.

C2 The depth of emotion in the film was truly indescribable.

Examples of indescribable in a Sentence

formal The beauty of the sunset was truly indescribable.

informal I can't even put into words how amazing that concert was, it was indescribable.

slang That movie was so good, it was indescribable!

figurative The feeling of love she had for him was indescribable, like a warm glow in her heart.

Grammatical Forms of indescribable

• past tense: indescribed
• plural: indescribables
• comparative: more indescribable
• superlative: most indescribable
• present tense: indescribable
• future tense: will be indescribable
• perfect tense: has been indescribable
• continuous tense: is being indescribable
• singular: indescribable
• positive degree: indescribable
• infinitive: to indescribe
• gerund: indescribing
• participle: indescribed

Origin and Evolution of indescribable

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'indescribable' originated from the Latin word 'indescribabilis', which is a combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'describabilis' meaning 'able to be described'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'indescribable' has retained its original meaning of something that cannot be adequately described or expressed in words. It is commonly used to convey a sense of awe, wonder, or incomprehensibility.