irresistible
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ɪˈzɪs adjective
1.
not resistible; incapable of being resisted or withstood: an irresistible impulse.
2.
lovable, especially calling forth feelings of protective love: an irresistible puppy.
3.
enticing; tempting to possess: an irresistible necklace.
noun
4.
an irresistible person or thing.
Related forms
ir·re·sist·i·bil·i·ty, ir·re·sist·i·ble·ness, noun
ir·re·sist·i·bly, adverb
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| —adj | |
| 1. | not able to be resisted or refused; overpowering: an irresistible impulse |
| 2. | very fascinating or alluring: an irresistible woman |
| irresisti'bility | |
| —n | |
| irre'sistibleness | |
| —n | |
| irre'sistibly | |
| —adv | |
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Example sentences
The material is irresistible: vastness, extremes, depths and delights.
If in addition there is a tendency to regard society as something unnatural to humanity, the tendency will become irresistible.
It's that time of year, and though prices are higher, the gourd is irresistible.
The temptation to extrapolate the vole studies to the brain chemistry of humans was irresistible.
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