Ineffable and Speakable

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Ineffable adjective - Beyond the power to describe.

Usage example: an ineffable beauty descends upon the canyon as the sun begins to set

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Speakable is an antonym for ineffable.

Nearby Word: ineffably

Speakable adjective - Capable of being uttered in words or sentences.

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Ineffable is an antonym for speakable.

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