Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.
"The beauty of the sunset was ineffable, beyond mere description."
Expressing profound experiences or emotions
"The feeling was indescribable"
"The feeling was truly ineffable"
Shows depth of feeling and linguistic sophistication
From Latin "ineffabilis" meaning "unable to be spoken" - from "in-" (not) + "effabilis" (speakable).
First used in English in the 14th century, often in religious contexts to describe divine experiences.
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Present everywhere; widespread and commonplace.
Occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear; flowing like honey.
Having a ready insight into and understanding of things; shrewd.
Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.
Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing; clearly expressing or indicating something.
