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indescribable

[in-di-skrahy-buh-buhl] / ˌɪn dɪˈskraɪ bə bəl /


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One can’t possibly grasp the closeness two people share until they’ve experienced firsthand the joy and indescribable pain that come with the kind of enmeshment written in fate’s codex.

From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026

Two scents set her off the most: “Black Ice” from Little Trees—described by the company as a “mysteriously enticing cologne with notes of citrus and cedarwood,” but which she finds indescribable.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

"Their support has been indescribable – they've been a massive help for us," Kirsty said.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

“There are no words to express the indescribable pain the family is experiencing right now,” said attorney Patrick Steinfeld on behalf of the family.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026

“As ‘this sort of thing’ is rather a vague expression, would you kindly explain?” returned Amy, knowing perfectly well what he meant, but wickedly leaving him to describe what is indescribable.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott




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