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irrepressible Definition

ir·re·press·ible (-pres′ə bəl)

adjective

that cannot be repressed or restrained

irrepressible Related Forms

ir′·re·press′·ibil′·ity noun ir′·re·press′·ibly adverb

irrepressible Synonyms

irrepressible

modif.

insuppressible, unconstrained, uncontrollable, uninhibited, unrestrained, uncontainable, effervescent, bubbling over; see also lively 2, unruly.

irrepressible Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • humor: Denis brought to everything he did sound common sense and an irrepressible humor.
  • urge: By your third viewing you'll have an irrepressible urge to start reading Sartre.
  • spirit: Nevertheless, their irrepressible high spirits always found some outlet even in unlikely circumstances.
  • sense: Above all, those who knew him were recalling his personality, his determination, his drive and his irrepressible sense of humor.
  • energy: Where do these chefs get all their irrepressible energy from?
  • force: From that moment an irrepressible force took over me.

Modifying Another Word

  • almost: It's true; I have an almost irrepressible urge to take care of everyone, coupled with a natural tendency to fret.
  • totally: Says Clive Wolman, a financial journalist who was soon to head up GlobalNet's editorial effort: " Stanley was totally irrepressible.

Used with adjective complement

remain: Despite encounters with wry customs officers and wily tradesmen, the Kerrs ' sense of humor remains irrepressible.