INEFFABLY

ineffably, indescribably, unutterably, unspeakably, inexpressibly

(adverb) to an inexpressible degree; “she was looking very young tonight, and, as usual, indescribably beautiful, in a simple strapless dress of a green and white silky cotton”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

ineffably (comparative more ineffably, superlative most ineffably)

indescribably; to a very great degree or extent.

unmentionably; unspeakably

The name of God is ineffably holy.

Source: Wiktionary


In*ef"fa*bly, adv.

Definition: In a manner not to be expressed in words; unspeakably. Milton.

INEFFABLE

In*ef"fa*ble, a. Etym: [L. ineffabilis: cf. F. ineffable. See In- not, and Effable, Fame.]

Definition: Incapable of being expresses in words; unspeakable; unutterable; indescribable; as, the ineffable joys of heaven. Contentment with our lot . . . will diffuse ineffable contenBeattie.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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