Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

irrepressibility

American  
[eer-i-pre-suh-bi-li-tee] / ˌɪər ɪˌprɛ səˈbɪ lɪ ti /

noun

  1. the state or quality of being irrepressible.


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.

See Examples For:

Carlson’s, erm, irrepressibility must have been aggravating enough under normal circumstances at a network controlled by a man who has long insisted that his hosts remain on message—his message.

From Slate Apr. 24, 2023

Lyonne’s wisecracking irrepressibility is a pleasure to watch, the guest stars are mostly terrific, and whenever the show returns to Johnson’s thematic interest in lying, it shimmers.

From Washington Post Feb. 2, 2023

It was evident in the irrepressibility of John McCain, who bucked Republican Party leaders to make common cause with Democrats on campaign finance reform and other issues.

From Los Angeles Times May 21, 2021

His prison diary is, above all, a testament to the irrepressibility of his charisma—his is a force that can never go dormant, even when it’s not plainly on display.

From The New Yorker Oct. 25, 2016

In her native air, nothing could check her irrepressibility of expression.

From The Mountebank by Locke, William John

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training