Inexpressible
[ɪnɪk'spresɪb(ə)l;ɪnek-] or [,ɪnɪk'sprɛsəbl]
Definition
(a.) Not capable of expression or utterance in language; ineffable; unspeakable; indescribable; unutterable; as, inexpressible grief or pleasure.
Edited by Jeffrey
Synonyms and Synonymous
a. Ineffable, unutterable, unspeakable, indescribable.
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Synonyms and Antonyms
[See INDESCRIBABLE]
Editor: Lucia
Definition
adj. that cannot be expressed: unutterable: indescribable.—n.pl. (coll. and supposed to be humorous) trousers.—adv. Inexpress′ibly.—adj. Inexpress′ive not expressive or significant.—n. Inexpress′iveness.
Typist: Ruben
Examples
- He raised himself in his stirrups with an air of inexpressible dignity, and exclaimed, What means this, my masters! Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- Such words, at least, have been chosen to express what is inexpressible, to describe what baffles description. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- I should have had inexpressible pleasure, I should have taken inexpressible interest, in promoting it. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- She was in a state of inexpressible admiration of Mrs. Bounderby, and, like an unaccountable old woman, wept, 'because she was such a pretty dear. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
- I had not advanced another two hundred yards when, to my inexpressible terror, amazement, and indignation, I again beheld Trabb's boy approaching. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- Inexpressible grief, and pity, and terror pursued him, and he came away as if he was a criminal after seeing her. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- We had longed with inexpressible earnestness to reach Dijon, since we had fixed on it, as a kind of station in our progress. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- Not so much pain now; but I am hopelessly weak, and the state of my mind is inexpressible--dark, barren, impotent. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- And what will become of that inexpressible weight you said you had on your mind? Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- An inexpressible sense of wonder occupied me, as I looked at this man, and reflected that _he_ could not be slighted. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- The smoke, the fume, the fret of his demeanour was inexpressible, but it was a fury incapable of producing a deed. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- I am glad of that, says Watt, because I have an inexpressible desire to extend my knowledge of this beautiful neighbourhood. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- The young man laid his upon them with a gentle pressure; his heart dilated with an inexpressible relief. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- If this journey had taken place during my days of study and happiness, it would have afforded me inexpressible pleasure. Mary Shelley. Frankenstein_Or_The Modern Prometheus.
- I have derived inexpressible comfort from it. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- She had that night a sweet refreshing sleep, like one--and what a spring of inexpressible happiness as she woke in the morning sunshine! William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- I was silent; Helen had calmed me; but in the tranquillity she imparted there was an alloy of inexpressible sadness. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- All had a secret sense of power, and of inexpressible destructiveness, and of fatal half-heartedness, a sort of rottenness in the will. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- The happiness--the superior advantages of the young women round about her, gave Rebecca inexpressible pangs of envy. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- Suddenly it stood still to an inexpressible feeling that thrilled it through, and passed at once to my head and extremities. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- Martin contemplated her with inexpressible curiosity. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Mademoiselle, I have an inexpressible desire to find service with a young lady who is good, accomplished, beautiful. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- To death she looked with inexpressible longing. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
Typist: Ruben