irresistibly

[ir-i-zis-tuh-buhl]

ir·re·sist·i·ble

[ir-i-zis-tuh-buhl]
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.

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Irresistibly is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.

Origin:
1590–1600; < Medieval Latin irresistibilis. See ir-2, resistible

ir·re·sist·i·bil·i·ty, ir·re·sist·i·ble·ness, noun
ir·re·sist·i·bly, adverb
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irresistible (ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl)
 
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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