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ir·re·sist·i·ble
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bəl
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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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Origin:
1590–1600;
<
Medieval Latin
irresistibilis.
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ir-
2
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resistible
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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irresistible
(ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəb
ə
l)
—
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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