indefinable Definition
in·de·fin·able (in′dē fīn′ə bəl, -di-)
adjective
that cannot be defined
Etymology: ML indeffinabilis
indefinable Related Forms
in′·de·fin′·abil′·ity noun
in′·de·fin′·ably adverb
indefinable Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- something: Happy to meet a non-smoker with that indefinable something!
- sense: It felt safe, and there was an indefinable sense of pride about the place.
- way: What does he need to, in some indefinable way, bring within himself?
- feeling: There is in the collective psyche an underlying, indefinable feeling of having failed ourselves.
- ingredient: It's missing that magical something, that indefinable secret ingredient.
- air: She is perfectly coiffed with eyes elegantly smudged with kohl, shimmering lips, fabulously tailored suits and an indefinable air of dignity.
Modifying Another Word
- almost: This varied mix gives this friendly young band an almost indefinable sound.
- often: It is a challenging attempt to define what is often indefinable.
- ultimately: Although in most traditions the sacred itself is ultimately indefinable, it is not amorphous.
- yet: Kether is described as " The Point: positive yet indefinable " .
Browse dictionary entries near indefinable
- ‹ indefensible
- ‹ indefectible
- ‹ indefeasible
- ‹ indefatigable
- ‹ indef
- ‹ indeed
- ‹ indecorum
- ‹ indecorous
- ‹ indecomposable
- ‹ indeclinable

