irresistible
[ ir-i-zis-tuh-buhl ]
/ ˌɪr ɪˈzɪs tə bəl /
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adjective
not resistible; incapable of being resisted or withstood: an irresistible impulse.
lovable, especially calling forth feelings of protective love: an irresistible puppy.
enticing; tempting to possess: an irresistible necklace.
noun
an irresistible person or thing.
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Origin of irresistible
OTHER WORDS FROM irresistible
ir·re·sist·i·bil·i·ty, ir·re·sist·i·ble·ness, nounir·re·sist·i·bly, adverbDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for irresistible
irresistible
/ (ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl) /
adjective
not able to be resisted or refused; overpoweringan irresistible impulse
very fascinating or alluringan irresistible woman
Derived forms of irresistible
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