inexpressible
pronunciation
How to pronounce inexpressible in British English:
UK [ˌɪnɪkˈspresəbl]
How to pronounce inexpressible in American English:
US [ˌɪnɪkˈsprɛsəbəl]
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- Adjective:
- defying expression
Word Origin
- inexpressible (adj.)
- 1620s, from in- (1) "not" + expressible (see express (v.)). Related: Inexpressibly.
Example
- 1. Inexpressible is the horror of dying thus !
- 2. The north part of russia possesses an inexpressible beauty of nature and fascinating historical monuments .
- 3. After silence , that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music .
- 4. The mad artist tried to use his brushwork and colours to express his immeasurable and inexpressible passion .
- 5. It was an inexpressible relief .