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- [ir-i-zis-tuh-buh l]
- /ˌɪr ɪˈzɪs tə bəl/
- /ˌɪr.ɪˈzɪs.tə.bl̩/
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- [ir-i-zis-tuh-buh l]
- /ˌɪr ɪˈzɪs tə bəl/
Definitions of irresistibly word
- adjective irresistibly not resistible; incapable of being resisted or withstood: an irresistible impulse. 1
- adjective irresistibly lovable, especially calling forth feelings of protective love: an irresistible puppy. 1
- adjective irresistibly enticing; tempting to possess: an irresistible necklace. 1
- noun irresistibly an irresistible person or thing. 1
- noun irresistibly In an irresistible manner. 1
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Origin of irresistibly
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 Irresistibly
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preposition
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determiner
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irresistibly 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.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for irresistibly
adv irresistibly
- severely — harsh; unnecessarily extreme: severe criticism; severe laws.
- furiously — full of fury, violent passion, or rage; extremely angry; enraged: He was furious about the accident.
- brutally — savage; cruel; inhuman: a brutal attack on the village.
- viciously — addicted to or characterized by vice; grossly immoral; depraved; profligate: a vicious life.
- passionately — having, compelled by, or ruled by intense emotion or strong feeling; fervid: a passionate advocate of socialism.
adverb irresistibly
- overwhelmingly — that overwhelms; overpowering: The temptation to despair may become overwhelming.
- overpowering — that overpowers; overwhelming: an overpowering conviction of the truth.
- compellingly — in a way that demands attention and interest
- powerfully — having or exerting great power or force.
- strongly — with great strength or force: wind blowing strongly from the west.
Antonyms for irresistibly
adv irresistibly
- calmly — You can use calmly to emphasize that someone is behaving in a very controlled or ordinary way in a frightening or unusual situation.
- kindly — having, showing, or proceeding from a benevolent disposition or spirit; kindhearted: kindly people.
- mildly — amiably gentle or temperate in feeling or behavior toward others.
- gently — kindly; amiable: a gentle manner.
- quietly — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
adverb irresistibly
- weakly — weak or feeble in constitution; not robust; sickly.
Top questions with irresistibly
- how to be irresistibly attractive?
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