Synonyms of ineffable
16 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for ineffable is unspeakable. Other synonyms of ineffable are nameless, unutterable, inexpressible, undefinable and unnameable.
Synonyms and similar words for ineffable
adjectiveBeyond expression in words; unspeakable.
- indescribable
- inexpressibleUnable to be expressed; not able to be put into words.
- unspeakableIncapable of being spoken or uttered.
- indefinable
- undescribable
- untold
- inenarrable formal, literaryThat cannot be told; indescribable, inexpressible, unspeakable.
- inutterableUnutterable; inexpressible.
- namelessUnable to be described or expressed.
- termless
- undefinableNot definable.
- unnameableThat cannot, or should not, be named.
- unspecifiableUnable to be specified.
- unutterableIncapable of being articulated or expressed; indescribable, inexpressible.
- indicible rareIndescribable.
adjectiveForbidden to be uttered; taboo.
Opposite of ineffable
adjectiveBeyond expression in words; unspeakable.
- effable archaicAble to be spoken of; able to be expressed.
Meaning of ineffable
- adjective Beyond expression in words; unspeakable.
- adjective Forbidden to be uttered; taboo.
- noun Something that is beyond utterance; something unspeakable.
ineffable in other languages
Questions about synonyms of ineffable
- What is another word for ineffable?
- Ineffable has 16 synonyms on Word.ws, such as unspeakable, nameless, unutterable, inexpressible, undefinable and unnameable.
- What is the opposite of ineffable?
- The opposite of ineffable is effable.
- What does ineffable mean?
- Ineffable means beyond expression in words; unspeakable.
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