irrepressible

adjective

ir·​re·​press·​ible ˌir-i-ˈpre-sə-bəl 

: impossible to repress, restrain, or control

irrepressible curiosity

irrepressibility

ˌir-i-ˌpre-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

irrepressibly

ˌir-i-ˈpre-sə-blē 

adverb

Examples of irrepressible in a Sentence

She has an irrepressible sense of humor.

Recent Examples on the Web

Amyl and The Sniffers’ irrepressible charge has caught the attention of many folks in high places, some unexpected. —Lars Brandle, Billboard, 4 Dec. 2025

Following the detention of activist Mahmoud Khalil, this film is both a stirring call to action and a beautiful reminder of the irrepressible power of young people. —Morgan Bassichis, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025

This area Down Under is known as the Top End and its irrepressible quirkiness is a real hoot. —Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 26 Nov. 2025

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Word History

First Known Use

1811, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for irrepressible

• accessible
• addressable
• assessable
• compressible
• expressible
• inaccessible
• incompressible
• inexpressible

Kids Definition

irrepressible

adjective

ir·​re·​press·​ible ˌir-i-ˈpres-ə-bəl 

: impossible to repress or control

irrepressible curiosity

irrepressibility

-ˌpres-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

noun

irrepressibly

-ˈpres-ə-blē 

adverb