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ineffability

/ɪnɪfəˈbɪlɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does ineffability mean?

noun

The quality of being impossible to describe or express in words; the state of being indescribable. This term is often used to describe the experience of being in the presence of something beautiful, profound, or awe-inspiring.

Example

"The ineffability of the sunset left me speechless, and I could only stare in wonder."

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