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Learn “Irrepressible”

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Irrepressible

adjective/ir-ee-PRESS-uh-buhl/

Meaning

So full of energy or feeling that it cannot be held back or controlled.

In context

The puppy's irrepressible energy meant it never stopped bounding around the yard.

Remember it

'Ir' (not) + 'repress' (push down) = cannot be pushed down, so it keeps bursting out.

Use it well

Best for lively feelings or spirits that keep breaking through, often in a happy way.