irresistible — too attractive and tempting to be resisted
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: too attractive and tempting to be resisted
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbl/
Example Sentences
- His irresistible smile made everyone fall for his pranks.
- The irresistible aroma of pizza made me break my diet instantly.
- She has an irresistible personality that attracts people from all walks of life.
irresistible
ADJECTIVE[/ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbl/]
too attractive and tempting to be resisted
He knows he shouldn't — but the pull is simply irresistible.
The irresistible moment when attraction becomes magnetic — the glow pulls all toward itself, helpless and undeniable
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin resistere meaning 'to stand against' or 'to oppose', combined with the negative prefix ir- and the adjective suffix -ible.
Breakdown
ir- (not) + resist (to stand against, from Latin resistere) + -ible (able to be)
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📝Examples
“His irresistible smile made everyone fall for his pranks.”
“The irresistible aroma of pizza made me break my diet instantly.”
“She has an irresistible personality that attracts people from all walks of life.”
“The irresistible offer of 90% discount created a shopping frenzy.”
“His irresistible argument convinced even the most skeptical audience.”
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