irrepressible
adjective
ir·re·press·ible
ˌir-i-ˈpre-sə-bəl 
: impossible to repress, restrain, or control
irrepressible curiosity
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She has an irrepressible sense of humor.
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Ross Barkan, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025
Here, the 18th-century figurehead is a veritable poster child for irrepressible curiosity and joyful problem-solving.
—Erin Douglass, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Jan. 2025
With his cheeky grin and irrepressible sense of humor, Roger Miller might easily have starred in a Western comedy about the wild, whimsical side of American life.
—Darryn King, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
But the evolution of Vin de France echoes the revolutionary spirit of France, an irrepressible drive for individuality and freedom despite the gravitas of history.
—Anna Lee C. Iijima, Bon Appétit, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Irrepressible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irrepressible. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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irrepressible
adjective
ir·re·press·ible
ˌir-i-ˈpres-ə-bəl
: impossible to repress or control
irrepressible curiosity
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