inexpressible
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ɪkˈsprɛs adjective
1.
not expressible; incapable of being uttered or described in words: a scene of inexpressible beauty.
noun
2.
inexpressibles, Archaic. trousers; pants.
Related forms
in·ex·press·i·bil·i·ty, in·ex·press·i·ble·ness, noun
in·ex·press·i·bly, adverb
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| —adj | |
| too great, etc, to be expressed or uttered; indescribable | |
| inexpressi'bility | |
| —n | |
| inex'pressibleness | |
| —n | |
| inex'pressibly | |
| —adv | |
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Inexpressible
is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
Example sentences
Many were the maledictions heaped on me by the rejected ones, and the sense of relief at the close of the day was inexpressible.
The long strokes of dark gray charcoal represent both turbulent waters and inexpressible grief.
My eye gratefully appraises a dizzying world of the expressed seeking to convey the inexpressible.
There is an inexpressible charm in thus living in the open air.
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