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- [ir-i-zis-tuh-buh l]
- /ˌɪr ɪˈzɪs tə bəl/
- /ˌɪr.ɪˈzɪs.tə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ir-i-zis-tuh-buh l]
- /ˌɪr ɪˈzɪs tə bəl/
Definitions of irresistible word
- adjective irresistible not resistible; incapable of being resisted or withstood: an irresistible impulse. 1
- adjective irresistible lovable, especially calling forth feelings of protective love: an irresistible puppy. 1
- adjective irresistible enticing; tempting to possess: an irresistible necklace. 1
- noun irresistible an irresistible person or thing. 1
- noun irresistible Too attractive and tempting to be resisted. 1
- adjective irresistible impossible to resist 1
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Origin of irresistible
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
From the Medieval Latin word irresistibilis, dating back to 1590-1600. See ir-2, resistible
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Parts of speech for Irresistible
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
irresistible popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for irresistible
adj irresistible
- alluring — Someone or something that is alluring is very attractive.
- seductive — tending to seduce; enticing; beguiling; captivating: a seductive smile.
- fascinating — of great interest or attraction; enchanting; charming; captivating: a fascinating story; fascinating jewelry.
- invincible — incapable of being conquered, defeated, or subdued.
- unavoidable — unable to be avoided; inevitable: an unavoidable delay.
adjective irresistible
- uncontrollable — incapable of being controlled or restrained: uncontrollable anger.
- compelling — A compelling argument or reason is one that convinces you that something is true or that something should be done.
- strong — having, showing, or able to exert great bodily or muscular power; physically vigorous or robust: a strong boy.
- overriding — taking precedence over all other considerations.
- uncontainable — to hold or include within its volume or area: This glass contains water. This paddock contains our best horses.
Antonyms for irresistible
adj irresistible
- repulsive — causing repugnance or aversion: a repulsive mask.
- avoidable — Something that is avoidable can be prevented from happening.
- impotent — not potent; lacking power or ability.
- incapable — not capable.
- ineffective — not effective; not producing results; ineffectual: ineffective efforts; ineffective remedies.
adjective irresistible
- escapable — Able to be escaped or run from.
- unappealing — evoking or attracting interest, desire, curiosity, sympathy, or the like; attractive.
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