irrepressible

adjective
UK: /ˌɪrɪˈpresɪbl/
US: /ˌɪrɪˈpresɪbl/

  1. Impossible to stop or control.

    1. His irrepressible joy was contagious to everyone around.
    2. Even during the difficult times, her irrepressible spirit shone brightly.

  2. Describing someone who is full of energy and good humor.

    1. She is an irrepressible character who always makes us laugh.
    2. The irrepressible comedian had the audience roaring with laughter all night.

Synonyms

unmanageable buoyant resilient cheerful uncontrollable

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "irrepressible" in English means: Impossible to stop or control., Describing someone who is full of energy and good humor..

The phonetic transcription of "irrepressible" is /ˌɪrɪˈpresɪbl/ in British English and /ˌɪrɪˈpresɪbl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "irrepressible": unmanageable, buoyant, resilient, cheerful, uncontrollable.

Example usage of "irrepressible": "His irrepressible joy was contagious to everyone around.". More examples on the page.