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Definition of irresistible

irresistible

/ˌɪr.ɪˈzɪs.tə.bəl/
ir · re · sis · ti · ble
Adverb:irresistibly
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irresistible Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Too attractive, appealing, or tempting to be resisted.

Example

"The aroma of freshly baked cinnamon rolls drifting from the kitchen was completely irresistible."

2

Impossible to oppose, withstand, or hold back because of overwhelming power, force, or logic.

Example

"The defense attorney presented an irresistible argument that quickly convinced the entire jury."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Notice the spelling ending in '-ible' rather than '-able', a frequent point of error in English writing.

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Medieval Latin irresistibilis, formed from the assimilated negative prefix in- ('not') and resistibilis ('that can be withstood'), from Latin resistere ('to stand back, withstand').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Irresistible. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/irresistible
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