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US/ˌɪn.ɪɡˈzɑː.stə.bəl/
UK/ˌɪn.ɪɡˈzɔː.stə.bəl/
so great that it never seems to run out or get used up
In context
Our kindergarten teacher seemed to have inexhaustible patience with us.
The young midfielder's inexhaustible energy lets him run for ninety minutes.
Fossil fuels are not inexhaustible, so we must find cleaner sources.
Words that go with inexhaustible
adjective + noun
- inexhaustible energyToddlers have inexhaustible energy until the moment they fall asleep.
- inexhaustible patienceCaring for a sick parent takes almost inexhaustible patience.
- inexhaustible supplyHe seems to have an inexhaustible supply of bad jokes.
- inexhaustible sourceFor writers, family life is an inexhaustible source of stories.
adverb + adjective
- seemingly inexhaustibleThe city's seemingly inexhaustible supply of street food amazes visitors.