effable

[ˈɛfəbəl]

effable Definition

• 1. able to be described or expressed in words
• 2. capable of being uttered or explained

Using effable: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "effable" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The beauty of the sunset was effable, but only with great difficulty.

• Example

  The experience was so profound that it was almost beyond words, almost ineffable.

• Example

  The artist's work was so moving that it defied any effable description.

effable Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for effable

• expressible
• utterable
• communicable

Antonyms for effable

• unspeakable
• incommunicable
• ineffable

Phrases with effable

• effable name

  a name that can be pronounced or spoken

  Example

  John is an effable name.

• effable God

  a God that can be described or spoken about

  Example

  In some religions, God is considered an effable being.

• effable mystery

  a mystery that can be explained or understood

  Example

  The scientist spent years trying to solve the effable mystery of the universe.

Origins of effable

from Latin 'effabilis', meaning 'speakable'

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Summary: effable in Brief

The term 'effable' [ˈɛfəbəl] refers to something that can be described or expressed in words. It is often used to describe experiences or emotions that are difficult to put into words, as in 'The experience was so profound that it was almost beyond words, almost ineffable.' 'Effable' can also be used to describe names, gods, and mysteries that can be spoken about or explained.