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Definition of irrepressible

irrepressible

/ˌɪr.ɪˈprɛs.ə.bəl/
ir · re · press · i · ble
Adverb:irrepressibly
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irrepressible Lexical Profile

irrepressible Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Impossible to control, restrain, or hold back, especially regarding high spirits, enthusiasm, or vitality.

Example

"Her irrepressible optimism kept the entire research team motivated through months of difficult fieldwork."

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• Rhymes for irrepressible

• Nearby Words

irreparably
irreplaceable
irreplaceably
irrepressible
irresistibility
irresistible
irresistibly

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 18th century, formed from the assimilated prefix ir- ('not') and repressible, ultimately deriving from the Latin verb reprimere, meaning 'to press back' or 'to keep in check'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Irrepressible. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/irrepressible
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