irresistible
Americanadjective
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not resistible; incapable of being resisted or withstood.
an irresistible impulse.
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lovable, especially calling forth feelings of protective love.
an irresistible puppy.
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enticing; tempting to possess.
an irresistible necklace.
noun
adjective
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not able to be resisted or refused; overpowering
an irresistible impulse
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very fascinating or alluring
an irresistible woman
Other Word Forms
- irresistibility noun
- irresistibleness noun
- irresistibly adverb
Etymology
Origin of irresistible
From the Medieval Latin word irresistibilis, dating back to 1590–1600. See ir- 2, resistible
Example Sentences
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Although incorporating such an iconic setting came with its own challenges, the allure of taking the story to New Vegas was too irresistible for the show’s creative team.
From Los Angeles Times
The conductor chose one of the least known, the First, to which he and the orchestra brought irresistible persuasion.
I was going for irresistible, but I might have fallen short.
From Literature
Whether you're competing against workmates, family members or strangers, the ability to pull together your own dream team is irresistible to millions of football fans.
From BBC
Predictions are dangerous in journalism, but the New Year holiday presents an irresistible temptation.
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