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Definition of irrepressible adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

irrepressible

adjective
 
/ˌɪrɪˈpresəbl/
 
/ˌɪrɪˈpresəbl/
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  1. (of a person) lively, happy and full of energy synonym ebullient
    • The irrepressible Kane scored two goals.
    Topics Feelingsc2, Personal qualitiesc2
  2. (of feelings, etc.) very strong; impossible to control or stop
    • irrepressible confidence
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