Irresistible: meaning, definitions and examples

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irresistible

[ ɪrɪˈzɪstəbl ]

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attraction

Impossible to resist or refuse; enticing; captivating.

Synonyms

alluring, captivating, compelling, enticing

Examples of usage

She had an irresistible charm that drew people to her.
The chocolate cake was so irresistible that I had to have a second slice.
The music was so irresistible that everyone started dancing.
His irresistible smile made her heart skip a beat.
The offer was simply irresistible, and I couldn't say no.

Translations

Translations of the word "irresistible" in other languages:

🇵🇹 irresistível

🇮🇳 अप्रतिरोध्य

🇩🇪 unwiderstehlich

🇮🇩 tak tertahankan

🇺🇦 непереборний

🇵🇱 nieodparty

🇯🇵 抗し難い (こうしがたい)

🇫🇷 irrésistible

🇪🇸 irresistible

🇹🇷 karşı konulmaz

🇰🇷 저항할 수 없는 (jeohanghal su eomneun)

🇸🇦 لا يقاوم (la yuqawam)

🇨🇿 neodolatelný

🇸🇰 neodolateľný

🇨🇳 不可抗拒的 (bùkě kàngjù de)

🇸🇮 neustavljiv

🇮🇸 óviðráðanlegur

🇰🇿 қарсы тұрғысыз

🇬🇪 დაუძლეველი

🇦🇿 qarşısıalınmaz

🇲🇽 irresistible

Word origin

The word 'irresistible' originated from the Latin word 'irresistibilis', which is a combination of 'in-' (not) and 'resistere' (to resist). The concept of something being irresistible has been around for centuries, with people being drawn to things that are captivating and enticing. The word has evolved over time to encompass the idea of something being so attractive that it is impossible to resist. In modern usage, 'irresistible' is often used to describe things that are extremely appealing and difficult to say no to.