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irresistible

[ir-i-zis-tuh-buhl]

adjective

  1. not resistible; incapable of being resisted or withstood.

    an irresistible impulse.

  2. lovable, especially calling forth feelings of protective love.

    an irresistible puppy.

  3. enticing; tempting to possess.

    an irresistible necklace.



noun

  1. an irresistible person or thing.

irresistible

/ ˌɪɪˈɪəə /

adjective

  1. not able to be resisted or refused; overpowering

    an irresistible impulse

  2. very fascinating or alluring

    an irresistible woman

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • irresistibility noun
  • irresistibleness noun
  • irresistibly adverb
  • ˌˌپˈٲ noun
  • ˌˈپ adverb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of irresistible1

From the Medieval Latin word irresistibilis, dating back to 1590–1600. See ir- 2, resistible
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But the rich history, combined with the Cartier name and its rare and unique design, appeared to make the piece an irresistible prize for collectors, said Ms Tonkin.

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And when Shults, who, along with directing the film, co-wrote and edited it, uses the superstar’s irresistible instrumentals in the movie, he marries his beautifully constructed images with sound to create some undeniably gripping sequences.

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He has these purple patches that have proved irresistible to managers.

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The lure of Real Madrid is almost always irresistible.

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Rowling quoted the post, saying, “Three guesses,” before adding, “Sorry, but that was irresistible.”

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