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unmentionably

adv · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adv

Meaning 1

In an unmentionable way; indescribably, unutterably, unspeakably.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • They sat down and had one of their old chummy talks until an unmentionably late hour.

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree English unmentionable Middle English -ly English -ly English unmentionably From unmentionable + -ly.