irrepressible

IPA/ˌɪrɪˈpresəbl/
KK[ˌɪrəprˈɛsəbəl]IPA/ˌɪrɪˈpresəbl/

irrepressible — adjective

  • irrepressiblepositive
  • more irrepressiblecomparative
  • most irrepressiblesuperlative

1. having a cheerful, energetic nature that is so strong it cannot be held back or

1.形容詞B2
釋義

having a cheerful, energetic nature that is so strong it cannot be held back or stopped.

例句

Vinícius's irrepressible sense of humour made everyone in the office smile.

collocation: irrepressible sense of humour

Even after losing the match, the young team showed irrepressible enthusiasm.

attributive use before a noun

同義詞
  • buoyant

    focuses on cheerfulness and the ability to bounce back from setbacks

  • effervescent

    more poetic; suggests bubbly, sparkling liveliness as of a fizzy drink

  • unquenchable

    stronger; often used for desires, curiosity, or thirst that nothing can satisfy

  • inexhaustible

    focuses on endless supply of energy rather than on being unstoppable

反義詞
  • subdued

    suggests quiet, held-back energy; a mild opposite

  • repressed

    suggests emotions or energy deliberately pushed down; a stronger opposite

文法句型

irrepressible + noun

be + irrepressible

用法筆記

Frequently used with nouns describing positive personal qualities such as spirit, energy, optimism, enthusiasm, laughter, curiosity, and sense of humour.

常見錯誤

❌The boss has an irrepressible bad temper.
✅The boss has an uncontrollable bad temper.
💡irrepressible usually describes lively, positive energy; for negative traits, 'uncontrollable' is more natural.
❌She is an irrepressible dancer.
✅She is an irrepressible fan of dance.
💡irrepressible describes a quality or inner drive, not a skill or role a person fills.