Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for irrepressible. Search instead for irrepressi.
Definitions

irrepressible

[ir-i-pres-uh-buhl] / ˌɪr ɪˈprɛs ə bəl /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The visitors were 59-1 at lunch, leading by 99, with Duckett on 28 and Pope not-out 24, digging in after the irrepressible Mitchell Starc again pounced in the first over.

From Barron's • Nov. 22, 2025

The irrepressible funny man is using this difficult moment to take to the stage, offering a candid look at how his life has changed as he fights cancer.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2025

His reputation made him out to be the natural talent, who played with irrepressible joy and boundless creativity, but sometimes fell victim to lapses in concentration.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 9, 2025

Alcaraz's serve has never been a weakness, but he rendered it one of his most irrepressible weapons in New York by increasing his power to levels he has never before shown.

From BBC • Sep. 8, 2025

The goddesses stayed home for shame; but these munificences ranged there in the doorway, and irrepressible among them all arose the laughter of the happy gods.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer