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   Ir·re·press·i·ble

   /ˌi(r)rəˈpresəb(ə)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. not able to be controlled or restrained: "a great shout of irrepressible laughter" Similar inextinguishableunquenchableuncontainableuncontrollableunstoppableindestructibleimperishableundyingunfadingunfailingenduringlastingeverlastingeternalpersistentebullientexuberantbuoyantsunnybreezyjauntylightheartedin high spiritshigh-spiritedbubbling oversparklingeffervescentvivaciousanimatedfull of lifelivelyvigorouszestfuljoyfulcheerfulcheerymerryinformal:bubblybouncypeppyzingyupbeatchipperchirpysparkyfull of beanspeartdated:gayliterary:gladsomeblitheblithesomearchaic:as merry as a grigof good cheerOpposite ephemeralfragilegloomy

   Derivatives

   • 1. irrepressibility noun
   • 2. irrepressibleness noun
   • 3. irrepressibly adverb

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishIRREPRESSIBLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   IRREPRESSIBLE definition: 1. full of energy and enthusiasm; impossible to stop: 2. full of energy and enthusiasm; impossible…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of IRREPRESSIBLE is impossible to repress, restrain, or control. How to use irrepressible in a sentence.

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   Irrepressible definition: incapable of being repressed or restrained; uncontrollable. See examples of IRREPRESSIBLE used in a sentence.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › irrepressibleIrrepressible - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of irrepressible. adjective. impossible to repress or control. “an irrepressible chatterbox” synonyms: uncontrollable. uncontrolled. not being under control; out of control. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Irrepressible." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/irrepressible. Accessed 08 Jun. 2024.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishIRREPRESSIBLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   6 days ago · irrepressible. (ɪrɪpresɪbəl ) adjective. An irrepressible person is lively and energetic and never seems to be depressed . Jon's exuberance was irrepressible. Synonyms: unstoppable, buoyant, uncontrollable, boisterous More Synonyms of irrepressible.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryIRREPRESSIBLE definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   IRREPRESSIBLE meaning: 1. full of energy and enthusiasm; impossible to stop: 2. full of energy and enthusiasm; impossible…. Learn more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryAll resources related to 'irrepressible' - Collins Online ...

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   Definitions of 'irrepressible' An irrepressible person is lively and energetic and never seems to be depressed. [...] More. Pronunciations of 'irrepressible' American English: ɪrɪprɛsɪbəl British English: ɪrɪpresɪbəl. More. Synonyms of 'irrepressible' • unstoppable, buoyant, uncontrollable, boisterous [...] More.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionirrepressible adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   irrepressible. (of a person) lively, happy and full of energy synonym ebullient. The irrepressible Kane scored two goals. (of feelings, etc.) very strong; impossible to control or stop. Definition of irrepressible adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishirrepressible | meaning in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    adjective. uk/ˌɪrɪˈpresəbl/us. irrepressibleadjective (PERSON) always happy and energetic. Want to learn more? Improve your vocabulary with English Vocabulary in Use from Cambridge. Learn the words you need to communicate with confidence. irrepressibleadjective (FEELINGS) An irrepressible feeling is impossible to control:

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryIRREPRESSIBLE definition in American English | Collins English ...

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    adjective. An irrepressible person is lively and energetic and never seems to be depressed. Jared's exuberance was irrepressible. Synonyms: unstoppable, buoyant, uncontrollable, boisterous More Synonyms of irrepressible. irrepressibly (ɪrɪprɛsɪbli ) adverb [usu ADV adj/-ed] Ginny was irrepressibly rebellious.