What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
indescribably
Example
The view from the mountaintop was indescribably beautiful. [indescribably: adverb]
Example
I felt indescribably happy when I saw my family after a long time. [indescribably: adverb]
inexpressibly
Example
The pain of losing a loved one is inexpressibly difficult to bear. [inexpressibly: adverb]
Example
I was inexpressibly grateful for their help during a difficult time. [inexpressibly: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Indescribably is more commonly used than inexpressibly in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between indescribably and inexpressibly?
Inexpressibly is slightly more formal than indescribably, making it more suitable for use in formal writing or speech.
