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Unspeakable

Definition

(adj) Too extreme or overwhelming to be described

Examples

The joy of holding her newborn baby was unspeakable.
  • Unspeakable boredom set in after lunch.

  • What he found in the attic was unspeakable.

  • By midnight, the heat in Cairo was unspeakable.

  • I still can't get over the unspeakable grief at my aunt's funeral.

Related words

Other English words at this level include Conundrum, Zenith, Ephemeral, Mellifluous, and Quintessential. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.

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