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ineffable

/ɪˈnɛf.ə.bəl/
adjective
  1. Beyond expression in words; unspeakable.

    Similar: indescribable, inexpressible, unspeakable

  2. Forbidden to be uttered; taboo.

    Similar: taboo, unspeakable, unutterable

Synonymsindescribable, inexpressible, unspeakable, taboo, unspeakable, unutterable
Antonymseffable

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