What does ineffability mean?
Ineffability means The quality or state of being ineffable..
Ineffability
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
The quality or state of being ineffable..
Example Sentences
To him, the spirit lodged within Billy, and looking out from his welkin eyes as from windows, that ineffability it was which made the dimple in his dyed cheek, suppled his joints, and dancing in his yellow curls made him preeminently the Handsome Sailor.
But recently, physiological studies of ritual have suggested that the ineffability of intense emotional, transformative states may be due to the dominance of right brain activity.
Synonyms for ineffability
Antonyms for ineffability
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Word Forms
- ineffabilities
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for ineffability?
Common synonyms include ineffableness, indescribability, inexpressibility, unspeakability.
What is the opposite of ineffability?
Possible antonyms include effability, describability, expressibility, speakability.
How do you use ineffability in a sentence?
To him, the spirit lodged within Billy, and looking out from his welkin eyes as from windows, that ineffability it was which made the dimple in his dyed cheek, suppled his joints, and dancing in his yellow curls made him preeminently the Handsome Sailor.
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