UNSPEAKABLY

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

unspeakably (comparative more unspeakably, superlative most unspeakably)

In an unspeakable manner.

Source: Wiktionary


UNSPEAKABLE

Un*speak"a*ble, a. Etym: [Pref. un- not + speakable.]

Definition: Not speakable; incapable of being uttered or adequately described; inexpressible; unutterable; ineffable; as, unspeakable grief or rage.

– Un*speak"a*bly, adv. Ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory. 1 Pet. i. 8.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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28 November 2024

SYNCRETISM

(noun) the fusion of originally different inflected forms (resulting in a reduction in the use of inflections)


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