irrepressible

/,iri'presəbl/

Thân thiện

A child's irrepressible laughter fills the sunny playground.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Impossible to repress, restrain, or control: Describes a person, quality, or feeling that is so lively, energetic, or strong that it cannot be held back or subdued.
   • Uncontrollably cheerful or exuberant: Often used to describe a person's personality or spirit that is persistently and infectiously high-spirited.

Usage and Examples

• Describing a person's nature:

  • She has an irrepressible optimism that cheers everyone up.
  • Even after the setback, he remained an irrepressible enthusiast for the project.

• Describing a behavior or expression:

  • The comedian's irrepressible wit kept the audience laughing.
  • A burst of irrepressible laughter escaped from the children.

Advanced Usage and Nuances

• "irrepressible" vs. "uncontrollable": While both mean difficult to control, "irrepressible" often carries a positive connotation of vibrant energy or spirit (e.g., ), whereas "uncontrollable" can be neutral or negative (e.g., ).
• Used to emphasize the persistent and inherent nature of a quality, suggesting it is a fundamental part of someone's character.

Variants and Related Words

• Repress (verb): To subdue or restrain.
  • He tried to repress his feelings.
• Irrepressibility (noun): The quality of being irrepressible.
  • Her irrepressibility was her greatest asset.

Synonyms

• Unquenchable: Cannot be satisfied or extinguished.
• Exuberant: Filled with lively energy and excitement.
• Indomitable: Impossible to defeat or discourage.
• Bubbly: Full of cheerful high spirits.

Antonyms

• Repressible: Capable of being restrained or controlled.
• Subdued: Quiet and rather reflective or depressed.
• Restrained: Characterized by reserve or moderation.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. impossible to repress or control
   • an irrepressible chatterbox
   • uncontrollable laughter

Từ đồng nghĩa

• uncontrollable