Meanings
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1
adj
So attractive or tempting that you cannot say no to it
The smell of fresh bread was irresistible.
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adj
Too strong or powerful to be stopped or resisted
She felt an irresistible urge to laugh.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
2
adj
· too strong or powerful to...
resistless
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overpowering
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Etymology
Borrowed from Medieval Latin irresistibilis, equivalent to ir- + resistible.
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