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   Ir·re·sist·i·ble

   /ˌi(r)rəˈzistəb(ə)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. too attractive and tempting to be resisted: "he found the delicious-looking cakes irresistible" Similar temptingenticingalluringinvitingseductiveattractivedesirablefetchingglamorousappealingcaptivatingravishingbeguilingenchantingfascinatingtantalizinginformal, dated:come-hither
   • ▪ too powerful or convincing to be resisted: "she felt an irresistible urge to object" Similar uncontrollableoverwhelmingoverpoweringcompellingcompulsivebesettingirrepressibleungovernableunavoidableinescapableunpreventableinexorabledrivingforcefulpotentoppressiveimperativeurgentobsessive

   Word Origin late 16th century: from medieval Latin irresistibilis, from in- ‘not’ + resistibilis (from resistere ‘resist’).

   Derivatives

   • 1. irresistibility noun
   • 2. irresistibleness noun

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   The meaning of IRRESISTIBLE is impossible to resist. How to use irresistible in a sentence.

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   impossible to refuse, oppose, or avoid because it is too pleasant, attractive, or strong: an irresistible offer. She gave me one of those irresistible smiles and I just had to agree. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. felt or experienced with a lot of force. strong I felt a strong urge to hug him.

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   Definitions of irresistible. adjective. impossible to resist; overpowering. “ irresistible (or resistless) impulses” “what happens when an irresistible force meets an immovable object?” synonyms: resistless. overpowering, overwhelming. so strong as to be irresistible. see more. adjective. overpoweringly attractive. “ irresistible beauty” synonyms:

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   Irresistible definition: not resistible; incapable of being resisted or withstood. See examples of IRRESISTIBLE used in a sentence.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › irresistibleIRRESISTIBLE definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   impossible to refuse, oppose, or avoid because it is too pleasant, attractive, or strong: an irresistible offer. She gave me one of those irresistible smiles and I just had to agree. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. drawing your attention. attractive He's an attractive, intelligent man. appealing She has an appealing sense of humor.

7. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › irresistibleIRRESISTIBLE Synonyms: 16 Similar Words - Merriam-Webster

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   Definition of irresistible. as in overwhelming. impossible to resist especially because of strength or attractiveness The force of the waves was irresistible. She had an irresistible craving for chocolate. Women find him irresistible. Synonyms & Similar Words. Relevance. overwhelming. infectious. overpowering. contagious. spreading. tangible.

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   Definition of irresistible adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.