Irresistibly: meaning, definitions and examples

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irresistibly

[ ɪrɪˈzɪstəbli ]

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adverb

In a way that is impossible to resist or refuse.

Synonyms

compellingly, powerfully, strongly

Examples of usage

She smiled irresistibly, and he found himself unable to look away.
The temptation to eat another slice of cake was irresistibly strong.

Translations

Translations of the word "irresistibly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 irresistivelmente

🇮🇳 अवरोधनीय रूप से

🇩🇪 unwiderstehlich

🇮🇩 secara tak tertahankan

🇺🇦 нездоланно

🇵🇱 nieodparcie

🇯🇵 抗しがたいほど

🇫🇷 irrésistiblement

🇪🇸 irresistiblemente

🇹🇷 karşı konulmaz şekilde

🇰🇷 저항할 수 없게

🇸🇦 بشكل لا يقاوم

🇨🇿 neodolatelně

🇸🇰 neodolateľne

🇨🇳 不可抗拒地

🇸🇮 neustavljivo

🇮🇸 óviðráðanlega

🇰🇿 қарсы тұра алмайтындай

🇬🇪 დაუძლევლად

🇦🇿 qarşısıalınmaz şəkildə

🇲🇽 irresistiblemente

Word origin

The word 'irresistibly' is derived from the combination of 'irresistible' and the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Irresistible' comes from the Latin word 'irresistibilis', which is formed from the prefix 'ir-' (meaning 'not') and 'resistere' (meaning 'to resist'). The concept of being irresistibly attractive or compelling has been a part of human language for centuries, reflecting the universal experience of encountering something so appealing that it is impossible to resist.