irrepressible
adjective
ir·re·press·ible
ˌir-i-ˈpre-sə-bəl 
: impossible to repress, restrain, or control
irrepressible curiosity
Examples of irrepressible in a Sentence
She has an irrepressible sense of humor.
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Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
The story of slavery and its abolition is ultimately one of irrepressible human dignity.
—Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
From start to finish, the 13-minute show bubbled with irrepressible energy, a celebration of human connections that transcended the sour headlines of the day.
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Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
The story of slavery and its abolition is ultimately one of irrepressible human dignity.
—Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
From start to finish, the 13-minute show bubbled with irrepressible energy, a celebration of human connections that transcended the sour headlines of the day.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
Adam Lambert Standing on the smaller, rotating stage in the middle of the room, Lambert showcased how even with his irrepressible flair, his pure voice is the star.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
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irrepressible
adjective
ir·re·press·ible
ˌir-i-ˈpres-ə-bəl
: impossible to repress or control
irrepressible curiosity
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