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- DictionaryIr·re·press·i·ble/ˌi(r)rəˈpresəb(ə)l/
adjective
- 1. not able to be controlled or restrained: "a great shout of irrepressible laughter"
The meaning of IRREPRESSIBLE is impossible to repress, restrain, or control. How to use irrepressible in a sentence.
full of energy and enthusiasm; impossible to hold back: irrepressible high spirits. (Definition of irrepressible from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Irrepressible definition: incapable of being repressed or restrained; uncontrollable. See examples of IRREPRESSIBLE used in a sentence.
Something that’s irrepressible can’t be restrained. If you find yourself constantly looking up the definitions of interesting words, you have an irrepressible desire to expand your vocabulary. You just can’t stop! Irrepressible comes from the word repress, which means "restrain" or "reject."
full of energy and enthusiasm; impossible to hold back: irrepressible high spirits. (Definition of irrepressible from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
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.
adj. Difficult or impossible to control or restrain: irrepressible laughter. ir′re·press′i·bil′i·ty, ir′re·press′i·ble·ness n. ir′re·press′i·bly adv. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
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.
Irrepressible Definition. Difficult or impossible to control or restrain. Irrepressible laughter. That cannot be repressed or restrained. Not containable or controllable. (of a person) Especially high-spirited, outspoken, or insistent.
IRREPRESSIBLE definition: 1. always happy and energetic 2. An irrepressible feeling is impossible to control: . Learn more.