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irresistible Definition

ir·re·sist·ible (-zis′tə bəl)

adjective

that cannot be resisted; too strong, fascinating, compelling, etc. to be withstood

Etymology: LL irresistibilis

irresistible Related Forms

ir′·re·sist′·ibil′·ity noun or ir′·re·sist′·ible·ness ir′·re·sist′·ibly adverb

irresistible Synonyms

irresistible

modif.

  1. Overwhelming

    compelling, overpowering, invincible; see overwhelming 1, persuasive, powerful 1.

  2. Fascinating

    lovable, alluring, enchanting; see charming, tempting.

irresistible Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • utterly: Opulent, dazzling and utterly irresistible, this is Dracula as you`ve never seen him.
  • seemingly: The scientists who devised the ARPANET had no intention to make possible that seemingly irresistible force for globalization, the World Wide Web.
  • almost: Something powerful, almost irresistible, snaps at my feet.
  • absolutely: Once people get on the slippery slope of conformity, there comes a virtual avalanche of consent, which is absolutely irresistible.
  • totally: With its strong rhythmic fire this was totally irresistible.
  • simply: Dirty Linen April / May 03... simply irresistible.. .

Adjective complement with noun phrase

  • find: Even the most reluctant of readers will find this system irresistible.
  • make: Far from making medicine irresistible, higher levels of pay mean many more doctors can now afford to leave the profession.

Modifies a noun

  • lure: Its spring steel wire and rolled cardboard create an irresistible lure for cats and great fun for cat lovers.
  • urge: For some reason, I have the irresistible urge to shout " Mary!
  • temptation: This was an irresistible temptation for a tiny number to continue their pay bonanza by dumping infected parts or selling diseased animals.
  • impulse: And suddenly his littleness was intolerable, his aspiration was intolerable, and there came to him an irresistible impulse to pray.
  • aroma: The Piazza is a particular favorite with our students at night, when the irresistible aroma of local trattoria food drifts across the square.
  • dessert: But the food is the real star here, with dishes ranging from wonderful seafood to beautifully conceived meat dishes and irresistible desserts.

Used with adjective complement

  • prove: The extent to which Brett had clearly immersed himself in the role proved irresistible.
  • seem: He seemed so irresistible in his ripped jeans, baggy T-shirt, braces and sweat dripping down his forehead.
  • become: Now the sexual buzz between them is becoming irresistible.
  • find: That's the kind of insanity most Welsh voters find irresistible.
  • look: Playing a great deal of flowing attacking rugby in what were dreadful conditions, Ashton's side looked simply irresistible.
  • have: If you adore chocolate and you remember fondue parties then you will find the latest party go to have totally irresistible.