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irresistible
[ ir-i-zis-tuh-buhl ]
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.
irresistible
/ ˌɪɪˈɪəə /
adjective
- not able to be resisted or refused; overpowering
an irresistible impulse
- very fascinating or alluring
an irresistible woman
Derived Forms
- ˌˌپˈٲ, noun
- ˌˈپ, adverb
Other 51Թ Forms
- r·i·i·ٲ r·i··Ա noun
- r·i· adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of irresistible1
Example Sentences
One hundred is a somewhat arbitrary number to cap excellence, impact and irresistible storytelling.
There was a time when Chinese shoppers joked about the irresistible allure of e-commerce deals, calling themselves "hand-choppers" - only chopping off their hands could stop them from hitting the checkout button.
Twenty women have told the BBC that the drugs - given to them for RLS, which causes an irresistible urge to move - ruined their lives.
Watch as Louis Bielle-Biarrey's "irresistible" try for France against Ireland tops week four's best Six Nations moments.
Her most irresistible work and a huge hit was the 1996 “In the Upper Room,” for which Glass wrote one of his finest dance scores.
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