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ineffably

adverb

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adv

Etymology: Etymology tree English ineffable Middle English -ly English -ly English ineffably From ineffable + -ly.

  1. indescribably; to a very great degree or extent.

    His songs are ineffably sweet and touching.

    "And," said Crabbe, "I know exactly how much brandy's in that cupboard. And whisky." The Chinese smiled ineffably.

  2. unmentionably; unspeakably

    This is the Name which is most ineffably holy.