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
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.
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
27 November 2024
(adjective) causing or able to cause nausea; “a nauseating smell”; “nauseous offal”; “a sickening stench”
The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.
