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Irresistible

Irˊre-sist′i-ble

,
Adj.
[Pref.
ir-
not +
resistible
: cf. F.
irrésistible
.]
That can not be successfully resisted or opposed; superior to opposition; resistless; overpowering;
as, an
irresistible
attraction
.
An
irresistible
law of our nature impels us to seek happiness.
J. M. Mason.

Definition 2024


irresistible

irresistible

See also: irrésistible

English

Adjective

irresistible (comparative more irresistible, superlative most irresistible)

  1. Not able to be resisted.
    • 2013 September 14, Jane Shilling, “The Golden Thread: the Story of Writing, by Ewan Clayton, review [print edition: Illuminating language]”, in The Daily Telegraph (Review), page R29:
      Though his account of written communication over the past 5,000 years necessarily has a powerful forward momentum, his diversions down the fascinating byways of the subject are irresistible ...

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Asturian

Adjective

irresistible (epicene, plural irresistibles)

  1. irresistible

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Catalan

Etymology

ir- + resistible

Adjective

irresistible m, f (masculine and feminine plural irresistibles)

  1. irresistible

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Galician

Alternative forms

Adjective

irresistible m, f (plural irresistibles)

  1. irresistible

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Spanish

Etymology

ir- + resistible

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /i.re.sisˈti.β̞le/

Adjective

irresistible m, f (plural irresistibles)

  1. irresistible

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