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单词 irresistible
释义

irresistible

adjective

ir·​re·​sist·​ible ˌir-i-ˈzi-stə-bəl How to pronounce irresistible (audio)
variants or less commonly irresistable
: impossible to resist
an irresistible attraction
irresistibility noun
or less commonly irresistability
ˌir-i-ˌzi-stə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce irresistible (audio)
irresistibleness noun
or less commonly irresistableness
ˌir-i-ˈzi-stə-bəl-nəs How to pronounce irresistible (audio)
irresistibly adverb
or less commonly irresistably
ˌir-i-ˈzi-stə-blē How to pronounce irresistible (audio)

Example Sentences

The force of the waves was irresistible.
Recent Examples on the Web American Jews, contrary to legend, aren’t an irresistible political force. Walter Russell Mead, WSJ, 5 Sep. 2022 And with critical and audience interest still high, returning for a sequel may prove irresistible for the film’s stars and producers. Tristan Bove, Fortune, 17 June 2022 When capitalism arrives in Albania, Western-style branding and consumerism prove irresistible. Sophie Pinkham, The New Republic, 1 Feb. 2022 Some Jewish scholars thought that uncircumcised men would prove too irresistible for Jewish women, and that men without a foreskin would not be led into constant temptation. Gary Shteyngart, The New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2021 All of the protesters had something to say, but Stewart was like the sun — his fame an irresistible gravitational force, his vulgarity in the name of veterans steeped in righteousness. Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2022 Swiatek has been an irresistible force on any surface for the last four months, but red clay is her favorite playground. Christopher Clarey, BostonGlobe.com, 4 June 2022 Swiatek has been an irresistible force on every surface for the last four months, racking up lopsided victories with her cap pulled low and her intensity cranked up high. New York Times, 4 June 2022 Mixon’s irresistible force changes everything for the Bengals offense. Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 30 Nov. 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

irresistible

adjective

ir·​re·​sist·​ible
ˌir-i-ˈzi-stə-bəl
: impossible to resist
an irresistible temptation

irresistible

adjective

variants also irresistable
as in overwhelming
impossible to resist especially because of strength or attractiveness The force of the waves was irresistible. She had an irresistible craving for chocolate. Women find him irresistible.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • overwhelming
  • infectious
  • overpowering
  • epidemic
  • tangible
  • contagious
  • spreading
  • perceptible
  • inviting
  • catching
  • palpable
  • endearing
  • winning
  • winsome
  • fetching
  • disarming
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