unspeakably
kə adjective
1.
not speakable; that may not be spoken.
2.
exceeding the power of speech; unutterable; inexpressible; indescribable.
3.
inexpressibly bad or objectionable.
Related forms
un·speak·a·ble·ness, noun
un·speak·a·bly, adverb
Synonyms
2. ineffable, unimaginable.
2. ineffable, unimaginable.
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| —adj | |
| 1. | incapable of expression in words: unspeakable ecstasy |
| 2. | indescribably bad or evil |
| 3. | not to be uttered: unspeakable thoughts |
| un'speakableness | |
| —n | |
| un'speakably | |
| —adv | |
| unspeakable (ʌnˈspiːkəbəl) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | incapable of expression in words: unspeakable ecstasy |
| 2. | indescribably bad or evil |
| 3. | not to be uttered: unspeakable thoughts |
| un'speakableness | |
| —n | |
| un'speakably | |
| —adv | |
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